Assistant Legal Counsel

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

101d • $122,117 - $183,164

About The Position

The Assistant Counsel at St. Charles Health System, Inc. is a hybrid in-office position in Bend, OR that provides legal counsel and representation to the health system and its personnel with an initial focus on contract drafting, review and negotiation in an independent manner with minimal day-to-day direct supervision. As health care law experience and expertise develop through training and mentorship within the Legal Department, the Assistant Counsel will assume other substantive duties including helping ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements and best practices that impact the health system. This position does not directly manage other caregivers, but provides oversight of paralegal and legal assistant / contracts coordinator personnel.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• Licensed with (or the ability to waive into) the Oregon state bar.
• At least one (1) year experience working as a lawyer with extensive experience in contract drafting, interpretation, review, negotiation, and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, with a problem-solving mentality.

Nice To Haves

• 2 to 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney, with emphasis on regulatory and transactional experience in a health law related field and/or litigation experience handling medical/professional malpractice cases.
• Working knowledge of health care statutes and regulations, including the Stark Law, Federal False Claims Act, Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, EMTALA and HIPAA, as well as knowledge of applicable nonprofit law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents relevant to St. Charles' business and operations.
• Use St. Charles' contracts management software to manage all stages of contract lifecycle.
• Monitor contract turnaround times and throughput rates.
• Draft and review St. Charles policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with interpretation and delivery of subpoenas, warrants, court orders, and other administrative demands.
• Research, analyze, and develop an in-depth knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, legal decisions and administrative guidance pertaining to health care law.
• Counsel on health care laws and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge and inform caregivers, providers, and management of current regulations and policies affecting patient care and St. Charles business practices.
• Participate in various meetings throughout the health system, offering advice and counsel to caregivers on legal and risk matters.
• Respond to calls and other communications on legal issues.
• Listen attentively and respond respectfully and promptly to caregivers, patients, and others who have legal concerns or questions.

Benefits

• Paid relocation assistance to Central Oregon.
• Health insurance.
• 401k.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree