Description:
Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at Active Senior Living & Senior Care Communities! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!Job Summary:
The General Counsel will help create a new overall framework for a
compliance department and offer guidance on a variety of legal and
operational issues with a heavy focus on healthcare and senior living
operations including:
- Conducting legal research and reviewing company's litigation strategy pertaining to any legal actions.
- Advising in business strategic initiatives and corporate matters including affiliation and/or new business opportunities.
- Supporting business teams with contract negotiations, including contracts involving vendor relationships, providers, risk-transfer agreements, etc.
- Overseeing compliance with corporate governance and contracts (employment, real estate, vendors, etc.)
- Supporting ongoing operational compliance (clinical, residential and provider operations) including proactive risk identification and management and resolution of issues that arise.
- Advising on relevant federal and state laws, including regulations related to operations (PACE, RCFE, DPH), telehealth, utilization management, CMS regulations, etc.
- Reviewing new regulations, legislation, rules, etc. proactively and communicating potential business impact.
- Overseeing or working closely with teams that may include Regulatory, Quality Improvement and Compliance, and other key stakeholders to identify and reduce known and potential regulatory, legal, and business risks.
- Supporting the use of outside legal counsel when needed.
- This position reports to the President and CEO.
Education:
- Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
Training and Experience:
- Must have 3+ years of relevant experience gained in large law firm and/or in-house with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
- Must have experience with healthcare law, including anti-kickback laws, the False Claims Act, and other health care fraud and abuse laws
- Experience in corporate governance, affiliations, M&A and real estate a plus.
- Experience with PACE, RCFE, DPH, SNF operations/regulations a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
- Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues
- Provide training to the company on legal topics
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
