General Counsel

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Counsel will provide legal advice and guidance to Signature Health on corporate contracting and transactions, compliance and regulatory matters, and industry developments.

The General Counsel will oversee the continued development of the in-house legal department and manage relationships with outside counsel.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED:


* Negotiate, draft, and review contracts and other legal documents, including vendor agreements, leases, payer agreements, service agreements, and other health care contracts.


* Provide counsel on Federal and state health care laws and regulations and accreditation standards, including in areas of privacy, billing, coding and reimbursement, 340B pharmacy, FQHC and federal grants, FTCA, research, fraud, waste, and abuse, and professional and facility licensure.


* Perform legal research necessary to draft, review and analyze various contracts, policies, regulations, and other documents and to advise internal clients.


* Work closely with compliance and HR departments to investigate and resolve concerns, including government subpoenas, self-disclosure protocols, and other investigations.


* Advise on the legal aspects of patient care, including in areas of informed consent, medical records/privacy issues, and patients' rights issues.


* Assist in promoting efficiency by preparing templates, forms, guidance materials, and other tools and resources.


* Serve as claims manager for legal proceedings and disputes, including drafting pleading, briefs, and other filings, responding to subpoenas and discovery requests, and managing outside counsel


* Monitor developments in relevant areas of the law by keeping current on legal literature, networking with other attorneys, and attending relevant continuing education opportunities.


* Provide legal advice and counsel on corporate governance issues and serve as a staff governance representative to Signature Health's Board of Directors.


* Other duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:


* Juris Doctorate (JD) degree...