Corporate Counsel

Key Accountabilities 

1. Corporate Governance & Compliance 

• Provide counsel on corporate governance matters, including drafting and implementing policies related to governance and compliance. 

• Advise on new and emerging healthcare regulations, securities laws, and industry trends. 

• Prepare Board and Committee materials and support Board meetings. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant federal and state healthcare laws (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute). 

• Monitor, evaluate, and advise on regulatory changes impacting WECP’s operations and strategies. 

2. Contracts & Transactions 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including client contracts, vendor agreements, commercial leases, and professional services contracts. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Growth, Clinical, IT, etc.) to develop, maintain, and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation processes. 

• Ensure contract terms align with business objectives while managing risk effectively. 

• Support contract lifecycle management and maintain processes for internal and external stakeholders. 

3. Legal & Policy Advisory 

• Advise leadership on policy matters and compliance strategies related to healthcare operations and risk management. 

• Provide guidance on privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, state privacy laws) and security policies, coordinating with relevant teams to enhance privacy practices. 

• Lead efforts in healthcare policy advocacy, collaborating with external advisors to align with WECP’s mission and strategies. 

• Handle legal inquiries related to telehealth regulations, reimbursement rules, and healthcare provider licensure. 

4. Litigation & Dispute Management 

• Manage external counsel on litigation matters, including commercial disputes, employment issues, and regulatory investigations. 

• Oversee internal discovery processes, managing witness interviews, litigation holds, and internal communications. 

• Advise on and direct responses to employment disputes and workforce-related investigations. 

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication 

• Support Board of Directors and management in shareholder and stakeholder engagement. 

• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal professionals. 

• Build strong relationships across the organization, fostering trust and effective collaboration. 

Qualifications 

• Education: JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in Washington State. 

• Experience: 

• Minimum of 7-10 years in corporate legal roles, with a strong preference for healthcare law expertise. 

• In-house experience in healthcare organizations is strongly preferred. 

• Experience in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and healthcare regulatory compliance. 

• Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA, Stark, CPOM). 

• Excellent analytical, consulting, and negotiation skills with a focus on healthcare law. 

• Ability to work independently and handle high volumes of work with changing priorities. 

Salary

• $150,000 - $180,000