General Counsel

About This Role

This General Counsel role involves overseeing all legal affairs for CLS Health and providing strategic legal advice to the President, CEO, Board, and executive leadership. The position leads corporate legal initiatives, manages a legal department of two other attorneys, and works with a Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations. It focuses on healthcare regulations and transactions, in addition to other matters as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, analysis, and draft legal memoranda on issues affecting CLS Health
• Advise executives on legal matters including corporate law, employment law, compliance, contracts, partnerships, corporate finance, and strategic transactions
• Advise executives on healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, the physician self-referral law (Stark), and the Anti-Kickback statute
• Interpret laws, regulations, and court rulings to support organizational decision-making
• Manage and facilitate responses to external requests for documents, fact or expert testimony, deposition testimony, reports, narratives, and medical information
• Oversee the identification, collection, and production of responsive documents for litigation discovery, subpoenas, authorizations, and other legal requests
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
• Provide guidance on corporate governance and assist in implementing compliance programs, including matters such as entity management and corporate formations
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify, reduce, and manage legal risks
• Represent the company in legal discussions, negotiations, and disputes as needed
• Diligently manage and budget the use of outside counsel, where appropriate
• Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Maintain accurate records of legal matters, corporate documents, and related files
• Travel to other CLS Health clinics as required

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Currently licensed by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing, or able to obtain active Texas licensure prior to starting position
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of healthcare law and entity management equivalent to 8+ years of experience
• Possess a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and transactions, including HIPAA, HITECH, the physician self-referral law (Stark), the Anti-Kickback statute, and federal payor guidelines and regulations
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, and counseling skills, with experience resolving conflict between groups with opposing perspectives, agendas, or priorities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Important Details

• Team: Manages a legal department of two other attorneys