Corporate Counsel - Tech Privacy & Procurement

Envision Healthcare • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Corporate Counsel provides legal assistance and oversight on projects involving privacy, data governance, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, IT operations, revenue cycle management, and general commercial operations. The role negotiates and drafts contracts and related documents and supports development of organizational policies concerning IT, privacy, data security, and AI governance. It collaborates with business partners in Procurement and Vendor Management, IT Enterprise Architecture, IT Security, Compliance, Insurance and Risk Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Finance, and Managed Care.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
• At least 4 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal setting.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Working knowledge of technology, contracting, privacy laws, data security, and AI governance.
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulations, including the False Claims Act, Stark Law, and Anti-kickback Statute.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts.
• Knowledge of privacy, data, and security laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and state laws.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, meet aggressive deadlines, and handle urgent situations with patience and diplomacy.
• Ability to learn emerging areas of law and business quickly and think agilely and flexibly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build credibility quickly, provide legal support to a complex business, and successfully manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and thrive in a fast-paced, cooperative environment.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth, receptivity to feedback, and a spirit of continuous learning.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Experience with matter management or eBilling software.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience.
• IAPP designation(s), such as CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP, and/or CDPSE or related designations.
• Experience working for a healthcare company.
• Experience developing or implementing AI governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing enterprise technology contracting and advise on vendor agreements, including SaaS and cloud computing agreements, MSAs, NDAs, consulting services agreements, BAAs, and data processing and security agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks involving technology, data privacy, data retention and destruction, and data security.
• Provide strategic guidance and support for formulating, implementing, and overseeing organizational policies on privacy, data protection, and acceptable use of emerging technologies, including AI functions and tools.
• Support revenue cycle management initiatives, including reviewing and negotiating vendor agreements for pre- and post-billing functions and collection services.
• Communicate actionable legal insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Research and interpret applicable laws and regulations and provide guidance to the company.
• Participate in organizational workgroups supporting strategic initiatives.
• Provide legal support on routine day-to-day business matters.
• Manage legal risk in a high-volume contract environment.
• Work with key leaders to identify and mitigate legal issues across the organization and develop solutions that protect the company's interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, limited healthcare FSA, transportation and parking FSAs, and HSAs.
• Paid time off, with a stated minimum of 20 and maximum of 25 days per calendar year depending on position.
• Nine observed holidays.
• Paid family leave.
• Qualifying employees may enroll in benefits from their first day.

What This Job Offers

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