General Counsel

Title:  General Counsel

Reports to: President & CEO

Effective Date:  4/1/2019 Review Date:    2/9/2025

Position Summary:

The General Counsel represents our company in our transactions, assures compliance with state laws and regulations, and develops strategies to identify and mitigate risk. This is not a remote position.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate new business agreements with vendors and subcontractors.

• Draft contracts and agreements based on the business interests of the company and regulatory requirements pertaining to the transaction. 

• Oversee all companywide compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to CMS Regulations, HIPAA, HITECH, 1128 Exclusions, Anti-Kickback, Stark Law, and Michigan Hospital and Nursing Home Operation Laws.

• Prepare the appropriate legal documents for trial or court proceedings and represent the company in legal proceedings.

• Design and oversee the company’s policy and position on legal matters. 

• Handle all real estate acquisitions and negotiations with sellers and municipalities

• Protect the company against legal risks and violations. 

• Examine the legal issues related to new products and services.

• Advise corporate leadership regarding human resource policy and issues in order to avoid exposure and mitigate risk. 

• Guide management on regulatory and compliance issues.

• Handle all corporate governance issues for the company and its managed entities

• Other duties as requested

Requirements: 

• Licensed to practice law by the Michigan State Bar Association

• 7-10 years’ experience as an attorney, experience in corporate law preferred

• Proven experience within CMS Regulations, Michigan Nursing Home Operation Laws

• Experience with union contracts, EEOC, Labor Laws, IRS

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail 

• Outstanding administrative and negotiation skills

• Experience in healthcare law