Corporate Attorney

Avita Care Solutions • Plano, TX

12h • $132,000 - $178,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AvitaCare Solutions is looking for a Corporate Attorney to join our legal team. The attorney advises team members, providers, and partners on a broad range of health care regulatory, transactional and operational matters. This role serves as a key advisor on payor relationships, with focused responsibility for commercial contracting and participation in federal and state healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Responsibilities include interpreting laws related to patient rights, data privacy, billing, contracts, and government regulations, as well as conducting legal research.
This is a full-time, on-site or remote position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare law.
• Deep experience with government healthcare programs, managed care, commercial payors, and health care transactions.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid.
• Expertise in drafting and reviewing healthcare policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Skilled in negotiating contracts and settlements.
• Excellent legal research skills on healthcare laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in providing guidance on patient privacy, data security, and medical ethics.
• Experience assisting with internal investigations and audits regarding compliance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with commercial payors and managed care organizations; oversee government program participation agreements; and supervise PSAO relationships.
• Oversee Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, revalidation, and change of ownership filings.
• Provide legal guidance regarding Medicare and Medicaid statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance, including CMS requirements.
• Manage legal matters concerning insurance reimbursements, overpayments, self-disclosures, recoupments, and claims disputes.
• Monitor updates in healthcare legislation and advise on relevant changes.
• Conduct research on healthcare laws and related regulations.
• Communicate with government agencies and regulatory authorities. Support internal investigations and audits to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
• Provide guidance regarding patient privacy, data protection, and medical ethics.
• Apply expertise in regulatory requirements, legal procedures, and precedent to provide effective counsel.
• Offer counsel and legal services to the Company efficiently and confidentially.
• Assist in implementing and executing company policies and procedures, as needed.
• Assess risks and recommend alternative strategies to mitigate potential transaction risks.
• Perform asset and corporate-level due diligence as requested.
• Advise on employment-related legal issues and inquiries.
• Operate in accordance with company policies, standards, and core values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
• All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree