Description
THE POSITION: We are seeking an experienced full time General Counsel to serve as our in-house legal representative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare law, regulatory compliance, employment law, and/or contract management. This role will involve providing strategic legal advice to senior management and various departments, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services.
The salary range for the General Counsel position at Center for Elders Independence is $219,892 - $351,827 per year. Salary is based on the market for the General Counsel position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Strategy and Representation
Legal Advisory and Research
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the organization, on a variety of legal issues, such as contracts, corporate governance, and employment law. Includes providing legal guidance to the CEO, executive team and Board of Directors.
Advise on legal issues related to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other federal and state laws.
Provide guidance on employment law matters, including employee rights, workplace policies, and compliance with labor regulations.
Legal Documentation and Communication
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and clinical trial agreements.
5+ years of experience in healthcare law or related fields, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, employment law, and contracts.
The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.
Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.