Our customer is a prestigious and nationally-ranked hospital based in Los Angeles. They are looking for an Associate General Counsel to join their busy law department and provide counsel to the hospital and its agents. This hospital is a preeminent provider of specialized, complex care and primary care access to millions of children residing in southern California.
Experience:
- Fraud and Abuse Counseling. Strong understanding of Federal and State healthcare regulatory landscapes and experience providing clear, practical guidance in structuring transactions, policies, and business operations to comply with regulatory structures, including but not limited to false claims acts, self-referral and anti-kickback limitations, corporate practice of medicine, and health information privacy laws.
- Cybersecurity, E-Health and Privacy. Knowledge of cybersecurity, e-health, telemedicine, and health information privacy and experience advising on how to implement new technologies and methods of health service/information delivery, while mitigating risks and complying with laws in these areas, including but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), the European Union Data Protection Directive and state laws governing privacy of personal medical information.
- Reimbursement and Regulatory Counseling. Knowledge of healthcare payor processes, including those of government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and 340B, and the reimbursement or finance related matters, including but not limited to claim disputes, cost reporting, coding, discounts and rebates, educational and research grants, personal services relationships, gifts and business courtesies, etc.
- Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies. Understanding of the roles of Federal and State regulatory and enforcement agencies and experience interfacing with such agencies. Knowledge and experience in voluntary disclosures and government negotiations related to issues uncovered via such audits or investigations a plus.
- Attorney Directed Audits and Investigations. Experience directing and overseeing privileged audits and investigations.
- Licensing and Certification Issues. Knowledge of healthcare licensing programs and experience with state and federal agencies licensing departments/agencies and accreditation organizations.
- Research Compliance. Knowledge regarding regulatory issues that arise in clinical research, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, research misconduct, export control, data management, grants/funding, and safety.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
- 10+ years of legal experience in nationally recognized large law firm or experience as an in-house counsel
Nice to have:
- Government litigation/enforcement experience (e.g. Department of Justice, US Attorney, etc.) and/or Antitrust knowledge/experience a plus but not a requirement.
To apply:
If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send 1) your WORD version resume and 2) an email stating why you are a good fit for this position to sajoli.singhal@elevate.law
ElevateFlex provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.
As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers.
Equitability and inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
