Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation

Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance on laws, regulations, and regulatory developments applicable to the healthcare industry.
• Analyzing existing and newly enacted regulations as they relate to healthcare and privacy.
• Reviewing and drafting regulatory summaries with the ability to distill complex information into actionable guidance applicable to the HIM industry.

Litigation Management:

• Managing litigation matters, including coordinating with outside counsel, tracking case strategy, and supporting discovery and document preservation obligations.
• Assessing and prioritizing incoming disputes, researching and applying governing law, and determining the proper course of action to resolve.
• Drafting legal documents including memoranda, position papers, demand letters, and responsive summaries to third parties.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law by the bar of at least one state.
• 3+ years of experience in a multi-client law firm, health insurer, hospital, or similar organization.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare law; litigation experience required.
• Experience with HIPAA, health information management, or privacy law preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communications skills.

Additional:

• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and able to work independently and as a part of a team to prioritize responsibilities, take initiative and self-motivate/self-manage work and time.