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Eskenazi Health · 2 days ago

Associate Counsel

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Eskenazi Health is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to join their Legal Affairs team, providing comprehensive legal support across healthcare operations and business transactions. The role includes managing the Medical Legal Partnership, drafting contracts, and advising on regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

Health Care

Hiring Manager

Rachel Newport

Responsibilities

Deliver legal counsel on diverse healthcare and business issues, ensuring alignment with Eskenazi Health’s mission and PRIDE values

Advise on regulatory and operational matters, including Medicare/Medicaid compliance, EMTALA, CMS Conditions of Participation, HIPAA, telehealth, price transparency, billing, enrollment, research, and health information

Monitor regulatory changes and educate organizational leaders and Legal Affairs staff on compliance requirements

Oversee Eskenazi Health’s Medical Legal Partnership (MLP), including:

Managing legal aid and pro bono partners

Expanding affiliate relationships and specialty initiatives (e.g., Housing Rights & Eviction Helpline)

Supporting training sessions, research, and publications related to MLP

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for services, research, managed care, value-based care, medical devices, software, and grants

Review and update organizational policies and procedures

Support Senior Counsel and Risk Management on litigation matters

Address legal issues related to governmental entities, including public records requests

Provide guidance on medical staff and patient care matters (e.g., mental health, guardianship, emergency detentions, commitments, carceral care, decisional capacity).Conduct legal training and represent Legal Affairs on committees and work groups

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare lawContract negotiationRegulatory complianceJuris Doctor (JD)Active law licenseLegal trainingPro bono initiativesTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license to practice law in the State of Indiana

At least five years of experience in healthcare law and contracting

Strong understanding of healthcare regulations including Medicare and Medicaid, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, EMTALA, HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards

Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced healthcare environment