GeneDx · 7 hours ago

Sr. Regulatory Counsel, Healthcare

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $210K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide expert legal counsel to senior management and business teams on a wide range of healthcare regulatory issues, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA regulations, and CMS guidelines), working closely with the regulatory affairs team on CLIA, CAP and FDA approvals as required.

Identify, assess, and advise on potential legal risks associated with regulatory and operational activities. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with evolving healthcare laws and regulations.

Stay abreast of regulatory and legal developments in the healthcare industry and ensure that the organization is prepared for changes in the regulatory landscape. Communicate potential risks and opportunities to senior management and other stakeholders.

In collaboration with the regulatory and laboratory compliance teams, serve as a legal liaison with governmental agencies such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other relevant regulatory bodies. Manage responses to audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.

Analyze and interpret new and existing healthcare laws and regulations, and help inform the organization's policies and practices to ensure compliance. Provide guidance on the impact of regulatory changes and industry developments.

Provide regulatory support in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic business transactions involving healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical companies. Conduct regulatory due diligence and advise on deal structures to minimize legal and regulatory risks.

Advise on compliance with healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including structuring business arrangements (e.g., physician compensation arrangements, referral agreements, and contracting structures) to comply with the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and similar state laws.

Advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of healthcare data privacy and security, including compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state privacy laws. Support the organization in managing risks related to healthcare data breaches and cybersecurity issues.

Develop and lead internal training programs on regulatory matters, helping to ensure that key stakeholders, including compliance teams, business leaders, and staff, understand and comply with healthcare regulatory requirements.

Review and provide legal guidance on healthcare-related agreements, including payer/provider contracts, supplier agreements, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and industry best practices.

Qualification

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Healthcare Regulatory LawRegulatory ComplianceRisk MitigationData SecurityRegulatory InvestigationsHealthcare Fraud ComplianceRegulatory MonitoringTransactional SupportLegal WritingPolicy DevelopmentStrategic Thinking

Required

The successful candidate will hold a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one state and one federal jurisdiction within the United States

8-10 years of relevant healthcare regulatory law experience

Proven track record in advising healthcare organizations on regulatory matters, managing legal risks, and providing practical, business-oriented legal advice

Experience in managing regulatory investigations, audits, and enforcement actions by federal or state agencies

A commercially oriented attorney with strong strategic, commercial and interpersonal skills who understands the nuances of complicated regulatory issues and is well able to think creatively to problem solve and mitigate risk while supporting business objectives

Superior writing skills with an ability to present nuanced, complicated and content rich issues clearly and succinctly

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment effectively

Ability to draft and implement key corporate policies and procedures to empower and enable associates to achieve business objectives in a compliant manner