Compass Healthcare Consulting and Placement · 7 hours ago
In-House Counsel - Attorney - Healthcare
Compass Healthcare Consulting & Placement is conducting a search for an Attorney for an In-House Counsel opportunity for a Healthcare Group. This role involves advising the company on a wide range of legal matters specific to the healthcare and long-term care industry.
Responsibilities
Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, including managed care and vendor agreements
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with a complex web of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations
Risk Management: Identifying and assessing legal and business risks to help prevent future litigation
Litigation Oversight: Managing and coordinating the work of outside law firms when complex litigation is outsourced
Operational Support: Working closely with business teams on matters such as employment issues, real estate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
You must have a practicing law license and be in good standing with the bar association in NYS
Familiarity with healthcare-related legal issues, including regulatory compliance, contracts (e.g., commercial, employment, vendor), risk management, and potential litigation management
Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are essential for managing legal risks and supporting business objectives
Preferred
Experience in Healthcare and Long Term Care Healthcare
2-4 years of relevant legal experience, in a law firm or as in-house counsel, with a strong preference for a background in healthcare law, long-term care, or skilled nursing operations