Senior Counsel, Health Care / Regulatory

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in health care law. 
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
   

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent (e.g., Legum Baccalaureus [LLBs], Legum Magister [LLMs], and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws [PCLLs])

• State Bar License (California)

      OR 
 

• State Bar License (California) within 24 months of hire AND State Bar License (from any State where KP does business)

• State Bar License (from any State where KP does business)
   

• N/A

• One (1) year of experience working on highly complex remediation and/or compliance projects
• Two (2) years of managed care/health insurance experience (for health plan regulatory applicants).
• Two (2) years of experience advising hospitals, health systems and/or provider networks (for hospital and care continuum applicants).
• Four (4) years of experience working with or representing managed care organizations that provide services to enrollees of government programs (e.g., Medicare or Medicaid).

******This position has a target base salary of $243,000 to $303,750 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

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In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for leading KP legal advice to senior leaders on compliance with highly dynamic, technical and complex federal and state laws and regulations in a constantly evolving industry landscape; developing legal strategy for support of significant KP strategic initiatives; directing legal support of the completion of government submissions; directing and/or advising on high priority internal investigations; fostering collaborative relationships among senior leaders and stakeholders to advance Kaiser Permanente's mission; and providing strategic insights regarding federal and state statutes and regulations affecting health care delivery operations.  Preferred qualifications include\: care delivery experience ranging from hospital to post-acute and ambulatory settings; ability to advise on strategic and innovative services and business models; and familiarity with interpretation and application of statutes and rules implemented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its sub-agencies, including but not limited to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and/or the Food and Drug Administration.

• Participates in the creation, review, and negotiation of legal documents by\: preparing, drafting, creating, and reviewing highly complex and nuanced written legal advice, contracts, and/or other documents related to subject matter expertise; overseeing work product of others; and providing highly technical, expert and actionable guidance to clients and other legal professionals (e.g., legal counsel, paralegals, and legal assistants). 
• Performs and analyzes legal research by\: performing or managing highly complex research and analyses of case law and statutory/regulatory authority including but not limited to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and/or other applicable guidance; analyzing highly complex industry patterns and trends impacting legal questions or issues; and effectively synthesizing and communicating legal research findings and legal analysis to cross-functional senior business stakeholders to inform program-wide strategy and critical business decisions. 
• Assesses legal risk and/or provides legal guidance by\: applying expert knowledge of legal principles, business risks, regulatory landscape, and compliance considerations to provide legal advice and recommendations on matters highly critical to the organization; leading legal strategies for senior business stakeholders and implementing innovative solutions that mitigate legal risks, drive program-wide business strategy, and further advance Kaiser Permanentes mission; managing and overseeing outside counsel on highly technical and complex legal matters; effectively collaborating with other attorneys to leverage and share expertise and resources in a highly matrixed environment; and overseeing junior-level attorneys and other legal professionals or guiding more junior attorneys in their area of expertise, and as appropriate. 
• Contributes to legal planning and strategy by\: formulating and managing legal strategy for the implementation of significant and innovative solutions to unique issues; driving the resolution of highly complex legal issues through collaboration among legal colleagues and stakeholders; advising senior stakeholders on health plan and/or care delivery business and/or clinical strategies; engaging with regulatory services and government relations on Kaiser Permanentes advocacy strategies to address legislative, regulatory and litigation risk; and managing, leading, or guiding responses to regulatory actions as appropriate for practice areas (e.g., audits and enforcement actions).