Compliance Counsel

SafeRide Health

2d•Remote

About The Position

SafeRide Health is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Compliance Counsel to support the continued growth and maturation of our enterprise compliance program. Reporting directly to the Director of Compliance, this role will serve as a key advisor on healthcare regulatory matters while helping build scalable compliance infrastructure that supports SafeRide’s Medicaid and Medicare Advantage operations nationwide. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of healthcare law, compliance operations, and business strategy in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Compliance Counsel will partner cross-functionally across Operations, Product, Security, HR, and Client Success to strengthen regulatory compliance, manage audits and corrective actions, mitigate risk, and support ethical business operations that improve healthcare access for underserved populations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar license in good standing
3+ years of experience in healthcare law, healthcare compliance, or a related regulatory role
Working knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, and healthcare regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting audits, investigations, corrective action plans, and risk assessments
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and operationalize them effectively
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Medicaid or government program audits
Experience building or scaling healthcare compliance programs
Familiarity with delegated oversight, FDR oversight, or vendor compliance programs
Experience in NEMT, managed care, digital health, or healthcare services organizations
Experience supporting compliance training and policy governance programs.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise compliance programs and infrastructure
Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and operational controls
Assist in building scalable compliance and risk management processes across the organization
Support compliance committee activities, reporting, and follow-up actions
Lead and support client, government, and internal audit activities, including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage audits
Coordinate audit responses, documentation collection, issue tracking, and remediation efforts
Manage external and internal corrective action plans (CAPs) from intake through resolution
Conduct internal audits, monitoring activities, and compliance risk assessments
Support encounter, operational, and delegated entity compliance oversight initiatives
Provide practical legal and regulatory guidance related to healthcare compliance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, and related healthcare regulations
Conduct regulatory research and interpret federal and state requirements for operational stakeholders
Advise internal teams on compliance risks and mitigation strategies
Support implementation of regulatory and contractual requirements across business operations
Support privacy compliance initiatives and advise on HIPAA-related matters
Assist with investigations, issue resolution, and documentation related to compliance concerns
Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on litigation support and regulatory matters, as needed
Collaborate with Operations, Security, Product, HR, and Client Success teams to embed compliance into day-to-day operations
Foster a proactive culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical decision-making.