Legal Counsel

GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position Purpose

The Legal Counsel assists senior members of the Legal Department in day-to-day activities related to healthcare contract drafting and administration, as well as the handling of general corporate matters. Additionally, this role assists senior members of the Legal Department with all legal matters related to the operation of the organization.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide advice and support to business counterparts on a variety of legal issues relating to operations and transactions.
• Identify and assist in resolving issues related to compliance with Stark Law, Anti-kickback Statute, and other fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, and any other regulatory requirements.
• Draft, negotiate and maintain various agreements and forms, including healthcare and corporate documents, real estate leases, employment agreements and documents related to clinical research.
• Manage and maintain contract management databases.
• Prepare documents required by regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Prepare and track various business filings.
• Assist with corporate governance and maintenance of corporate records.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: JD degree from an ASA-accredited institution.

Experience: Three (3) plus years of experience in health care law, with some experience in real estate preferred.  Working knowledge of healthcare regulations is required. This includes experience in healthcare related drafting and transactional matters.

Required Licensure/Certification: Member of Texas State Bar or member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas or another state or District of Columbia.

Additional Qualifications: N/A

Performance Requirements:

• Basic understanding of healthcare and contract law
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering quality legal services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Exhibit resourcefulness and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and exercise independent judgment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

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