Description:

Job Summary:
We are currently looking to fill a Senior Legal Counsel role for An American Multinational Health Care Services Company at-Home Solutions (“AHS”) business, a $2.6B revenue leading home healthcare medical supplies provider serving people with chronic and serious health conditions in the United States.

The AHS business unit is a high-growth, market-leading provider of medical supplies to people in their homes comprised of three complementary business units: (1) Edgepark Medical Supplies, a leading mail order supply company that specializes in serving patients with chronic conditions, (2) An American Multinational Health Care Services Company at-Home, a direct-to-home medical supplies distributor, and (3) Velocare, a supply chain network and last-mile fulfillment solution capable of quickly reaching patients with critical products and services required for hospital-level care at home. As Senior Counsel, you will report directly to the Vice President, Legal, supporting the AHS business.

Responsibilities:

Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application of relevant laws and regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Beneficiary Inducement Statute, Medicare/Medicaid, False Claims Act, Stark Law, HIPAA and state health information privacy laws, and marketing and advertising laws applicable to the marketing and promotion of medical products
Demonstrating strong business acumen and ability to draft and negotiate contracts in accordance with good commercial and healthcare regulatory standards. Strong preference for candidates with prior experience handling managed care contracts, customer contract, supplier contracts, and other complex agreements
Identifying legal and compliance issues and business risks and escalating appropriately
Understanding complex legal, compliance and business situations and discerning relevant versus non-relevant facts and information
Effectively communicating with all levels of An American Multinational Health Care Services Company and ability to provide business clients with clear and precise guidance on business, compliance, and legal risks
Identifying and collaborating with subject matter experts from other departments, including the Legal, Regulatory, Quality, Privacy, and Compliance teams
Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
Developing and conducting legal training for business clients
Working under the general supervision of senior attorneys and exercising sound judgment as to matters that require attention of Legal and Compliance Departments' senior leadership
Promoting and ensuring compliance with An American Multinational Health Care Services Company's Business Code of Conduct, as well as other company policies and procedures
Proactively developing and maintaining legal knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current regulations, cases, trends, and best practices

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree
License to practice law in Ohio or active bar license in another state
Candidates with at least 5 years of experience preferred. Preferably in a nationally recognized law firm, including at least 3 years of commercial contracting experience in the healthcare industry
Knowledge of healthcare laws and industry is strongly preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level:

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Requires a motivated self-starter with excellent judgment to support or lead complex projects of large scope
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively and strategically with business partners and legal teams
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Impeccable integrity, strong work ethic and sound judgment
Ability to pivot and adapt to complex situations without perfect information
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment