Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Description

 

Reports to: President and CEO

Supervises: Corporate Attorney, Human Resources/Compliance Leadership

 

The Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel is a key member of the executive leadership team and provides strategic legal and business advice to senior leadership and to the Board of Directors in furtherance of the mission, vision, and values of Innovative Hematology. The Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel reports directly to the President and CEO and is responsible for all aspects of the legal, compliance and human resources functions.

 

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement legal strategy in alignment with organizational objectives. Advise the executive team and board on key legal and regulatory issues impacting the corporation and its affiliates. Represent the corporation in legal proceedings and negotiations. Advise leadership on strategic transactions and initiatives, with emphasis on strategic relationships and other strategic partnerships/collaborations.
• Risk Management: Responsible for comprehensive legal risk management, focusing on mitigating regulatory, operational, and technological risks across the organization. Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks, provide strategic legal guidance to the executive team, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while supporting the company's innovative growth objectives.
• Legal Counsel: Lead, perform, and source legal work necessary to research, draft, negotiate, and analyze various contracts, policies, and other legal documents and to advise internal clients. (Legal work includes M&A and other similar corporate transactions, real estate leases, property and asset acquisitions, joint ventures, payer contracts, licenses and other intellectual property agreements, academic affiliations, and employment agreements.) Draft and review contracts, leases, and agreements prior to execution. Engage and manage relationships with outside counsel. Provide counsel and guidance on health care laws including those on privacy, Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs, fraud and abuse, and physician self-referral and anti-kickback laws. Ensure proper reporting to the duly authorized enforcement agencies or the OIG as appropriate or required. Manage general liability and medical malpractice claims and litigation with outside counsel and insurance carriers. Assist in identifying actions that can be taken to minimize organizational risk and liability.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Oversee the Corporate Compliance Committee and internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks. Monitor changes in legislation and regulations that may affect the organization’s operations; provide guidance and counsel, including oversight, with respect to governmental relations.
• Human Resources: Provide executive leadership of the human resources function and ensure strategic alignment with business objectives and delivery of services to support the needs of the organization.
• Corporate Governance: Provide legal support to the Board of Directors and its committees. Oversee corporate governance practices and ensure adherence to best practices. Manage the company's legal documentation (corporate secretarial function), including corporate records and contracts.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing legal, human resources and compliance teams. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Oversee departmental budget and resources. Manage outside counsel relationships and budget.

• Carries out special projects as assigned.

 

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Indiana, and a member of the Indiana Bar in good standing (or, eligible for admission).
• 10-15+ years of legal experience, preferably with experience in addressing business/healthcare regulatory environment. Expertise relative to ERISA, privacy, data use, corporate compliance and general corporate governance desirable.
• Prior experience/proven record of success and achievement as a general counsel, deputy general counsel or law firm partner level.

• Experienced in negotiating and drafting various legal agreements and ability to coordinate and manage litigation efforts.

• Proven track record of project and process development, implementation, and project management.
• Excellent influencing skills combined with an ability to build strong working relationships within a matrix environment.
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization.

Benefits

Why join our team?

IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics.

IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services.

IHI participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHI research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 50 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.

 

Innovative Hematology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.