Job Requirements
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel
Company Name: Health First Careers
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Legal
Department: Corporate Integrity
Location: Rockledge, Florida - Brevard County, USA
Additional Parameters: N/A
Health First Careers is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Deputy General Counsel to join our team in Rockledge, Florida. As a leading healthcare organization, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards. The Deputy General Counsel will play a crucial role in supporting our mission by providing legal guidance and oversight to our organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the second-in-command to the General Counsel and provide legal advice and support to all departments within the organization
- Assist with the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Conduct legal research and provide guidance on complex legal issues related to healthcare, employment, contracts, and other areas as needed
- Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization's interests
- Collaborate with external legal counsel and represent the organization in legal proceedings, as needed
- Provide training and education to employees on legal matters and promote a culture of compliance within the organization
- Stay up-to-date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and advise on necessary adjustments to policies and procedures
- Manage and oversee the work of the legal team, including paralegals and other support staff
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in the state of Florida
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in healthcare or a related field
- Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute
- Experience in contract negotiation and drafting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong leadership and management skills
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and experienced legal professional with a passion for healthcare and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Health First Careers.
Work Experience
POSITION SUMMARY
The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) serves as a senior leader within the Corporate Legal Department of the integrated delivery network (IDN), overseeing the daily operations of the legal team and providing legal guidance and advice to both provider and payor operations. This position requires a seasoned attorney with a deep understanding of healthcare law, including regulatory compliance, contracts, risk management, and litigation, as well as exceptional management skills to lead and mentor a team of legal professionals.
Primary Accountabilites
- At the direction of the Chief Legal Officer, oversees the day-to-day activities of the legal department, ensuring efficient operations and effective support for internal clients.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop legal department staff, including attorneys and paralegals.
- Manage departmental workflows, prioritize legal matters, and allocate resources appropriately.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to both the provider and payor segments of the healthcare system, covering issues such as compliance with healthcare regulations, reimbursement policies, and payer contracts.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to manage legal risk, including advising on matters related to healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, etc.), insurance law, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
- Ensure the healthcare system’s operations comply with evolving state and federal laws and healthcare industry standards.
- Oversee the review, negotiation, and drafting of complex contracts, including provider agreements, payer contracts, and other business partnerships.
- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Oversee the review, negotiation, and drafting of complex contracts, including provider agreements, payer contracts, and other business partnerships.
- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Act as a trusted advisor to executives, department heads, and board members on legal matters.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to support the legal department’s role in the IDN’s overall strategy.
- Communicate complex legal issues in a clear and accessible manner to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
- Advise on regulatory compliance matters, particularly in relation to healthcare laws and regulations.
- Work with internal compliance teams to develop and implement policies and procedures designed to mitigate legal risks and ensure adherence to laws governing the healthcare industry.
- Assists with identifying areas of cost savings in the Legal Department.
- Effectively manages and supervises staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Leadership Accountabilities
- Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First and inspire the team to achieve that vision.
- Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team.
- Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment.
- Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals.
- Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.
- Display strong strategic and financial acumen in areas of responsibility in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Work Experience:
- Eight (8) years of legal experience, with a focus on Healthcare Law, including Provider, Payor, and Regulatory matters.
- Successful experience managing a legal team and overseeing daily operations.
- Licensure: Any one of the following:
- Member of the Florida Bar OR
- Eligible Authorized Counsel Designation.
- Certification: None
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other relevant state and federal laws.
- Knowledge of managed care, payer-provider relationships, and healthcare finance.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and dispute resolution skills.
- Experience working in or with large, complex healthcare organizations or systems.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion.
Physical Requirements
- Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
- Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
- Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
- May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
- Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite, or remote.
- May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
