Health Care - General Attorney in Brentwood, TN

In-House

Brentwood, TN

Health Care - General Attorney in Brentwood, TN

Attorney

4-8 yrs required

No

Assistant General Counsel

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant General Counsel is an integral part of the legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel of the company. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, demanding both strategic insight and attention to detail. The main duties include:

- Negotiating and drafting a range of agreements and contracts on behalf of the company. This includes commercial vendor contracts, client agreements, leases, and technology licenses.
- Providing legal counsel on various issues such as healthcare regulatory matters, particularly privacy issues, contractual risks and liabilities, corporate organization, and litigation management.
- Collaborating with senior executives and various departments on strategic initiatives that are crucial for the company's operations.
- Conducting research and anticipating unique legal and healthcare regulatory/compliance issues that could potentially impact the company.
- Exercising independent judgment to escalate significant legal and compliance issues to the company's governing body.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the position of Assistant General Counsel, candidates must possess the following qualifications and experiences:

- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a recognized university and a license to practice law in Tennessee.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated strong negotiating skills, particularly in legal and financial/commercial matters.
- Attention to detail is crucial.
- Managed care experience is preferred, indicating familiarity with the healthcare sector.
- General knowledge of healthcare regulatory law is essential, with a focus on HIPAA, privacy matters, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid.
- The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization across all business units is required.

Salary Information:
The job posting does not provide specific salary information for the Assistant General Counsel position.

About the Company:

The company values an inclusive environment where employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. It recognizes that diverse teams are strong teams and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is obligated to inform all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, applicants are encouraged to review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.