Emory University · 1 month ago
Associate General Counsel - Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. They are seeking an Associate General Counsel with significant transactional and regulatory experience to provide strategic legal counsel on complex healthcare matters impacting Emory Healthcare, the largest healthcare provider in Georgia.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Advise on federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including the federal Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute and relevant state fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, and EMTALA
Provide counsel on compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state licensure requirements, and Joint Commission standards
Support the development and implementation of compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
Assist with investigations and responses to government inquiries or enforcement actions
Assist with drafting physician contracts and advising on relevant regulatory considerations
Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory changes and advise leadership on operational impact and risk mitigation strategies
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of healthcare-related agreements (e.g., professional services, affiliation, joint ventures, vendor contracts, telehealth, data-sharing, and business associate agreements)
Conducting legal due diligence to identify regulatory, compliance, and contractual risks
Advising on transaction structure to ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations
Drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, ancillary documents, and integration plans
Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors to facilitate smooth transaction execution
Providing guidance on post-transaction integration, including physician alignment, licensure, and operational compliance
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for goods and services, including agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers
Work closely with Emory Healthcare’s Supply Chain and Digital teams to ensure contracts align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards
Provide legal guidance on health care regulatory matters as they relate to vendor contracting
Support strategic sourcing initiatives and advise on legal implications of supply chain decisions
Work closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions
Provide updates and training on emerging healthcare laws and regulations
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Four years of related experience
Member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to become a member within one year
Ten years of legal experience in the health care field
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
High levels of emotional intelligence, including kindness, empathy, optimism, and self-awareness
Commitment to excellence, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and integrity
Excellent judgment, client counseling, multi-tasking, and decision-making skills
License to practice law in a U.S. state, and excellent academic credentials
Previous experience with academic medical centers, physician group practices, health care delivery systems, and/or in-house legal departments
Preferred
Candidates who live in or are willing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia, where our Atlanta-based team members are in the office a minimum of two days a week
Benefits
A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.
Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).
Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.
FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.
A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University.
An exceptional gym which employees can join for $360 per year.
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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