Job Description

Compass Healthcare Consulting & Placement is conducting a search for an Attorney, for an In-House Counsel opportunity for a Healthcare Group with an office located in Brooklyn, NY. Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and an active law license in New York State, required. Experience in Healthcare and Long Term Care Healthcare, preferred. This role involves advising the company on a wide range of legal matters specific to the healthcare and long-term care industry.

The In-House Counsel (Attorney) serves as an internal advisor to the company's executives and various departments and works with outside counsel on additional matters.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts, including managed care and vendor agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with a complex web of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identifying and assessing legal and business risks to help prevent future litigation.
• Litigation Oversight: Managing and coordinating the work of outside law firms when complex litigation is outsourced.
• Operational Support: Working closely with business teams on matters such as employment issues, real estate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• You must have a practicing law license and be in good standing with the bar association in NYS.
• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience, in a law firm or as in-house counsel, with a strong preference for a background in healthcare law, long-term care, or skilled nursing operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare-related legal issues, including regulatory compliance, contracts (e.g., commercial, employment, vendor), risk management, and potential litigation management.
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills are essential for managing legal risks and supporting business objectives.

Competitive Salary up to 250k plus benefits! Work Schedule 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.

Qualified Candidates Please Apply Now for Immediate Consideration!

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