Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Assistant General Counsel is to provide legal advice to the organization, assist with the implementation of initiatives for which legal guidance is required, and support the functioning of the legal team. The AGC will work closely with department leads to foresee and protect the organization from legal risk including responding to legal issues or proposed changes in laws and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

• Work proactively across all departments within the organization to identify legal issues and risk and provide practical advice through trusted partnerships. 
• Prepare, review, and revise contractual agreements.
• Analyze complex legal issues and conduct legal research on relevant laws, rules and regulations that may impact the organization, including but not limited to employment, intellectual property, and federal and state healthcare laws and regulations such as Stark, Anti-Kickback, and HIPAA.
• Support response to audits, subpoenas, and investigations.
• Assist with management of litigation docket.

Qualifications:

Education - 

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Demonstrated excellent communication, analytic, and organizational skills
• Strong ability to draft and review legal documents and apply legal advice in a timely and practical manner
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide utmost confidentiality in all business-related matters
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinker and excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in a Microsoft Office Suite

• 5+ years legal practice experience, required. 
• Healthcare or industry related experience preferred.

• Licensed to practice law in any state