Corporate Counsel (Remote)

AMSURG•Nashville, TN

5d•Remote

About The Position

The role of Corporate Counsel contributes to our growing in-house legal team and works on complex issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel. Corporate Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to operating teams throughout the organization on a broad range of topics related to the company’s business and operations. Work Schedule: This role is offered on a fully remote basis allowing the Corporate Counsel to be based anywhere in the country.

Requirements

High-level analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while managing a variety of projects. simultaneously, meeting aggressive deadlines and successfully handling urgent situations with patience and diplomacy
An agile and flexible thinker, with the ability to learn emerging areas of the law and the business quickly
Ability to function independently and as a part of a team
Ability to build credibility quickly and provide strong legal support for a complex and challenging business, while positively and successfully managing relationships within a diverse group of stakeholders
A commitment to personal and professional growth, and receptivity to feedback.
Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
A spirit of continuous learning.
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings (and occasional weekends).
Licensed Attorney holding a J.D.
5+ years’ experience as described in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert on legal issues arising from day-to-day operations issues and business arrangements, identifies legal risks, and develops proactive compliance
Provides strategic and tactical advice and counsel on a wide variety of operational, contracting, and transactional matters, working with key leaders to help identify and mitigate legal issues and assist in crafting solutions to protect the company's
Conducts legal research and analysis to provide recommendations and prepares written opinions and guidance for management teams and other internal
Drafts, reviews and, where appropriate, helps negotiate agreements, including contracts with partners, health insurance companies or other third-party payor organizations, vendors, and governmental
Assists other company attorneys, compliance teammates and business partners in spotting and resolving legal, regulatory and compliance matters to ensure activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the business.
Assists in the representation of AMSURG and its affiliates in informal dispute resolution processes and mediation, as well as administrative proceedings before governmental or regulatory
Assists with special projects and performs other job-related duties as
Acts as a liaison between management and internal or external legal experts on matters beyond AMSURG Corporate Counsel’s core substantive expertise.
Demonstrates commitment to the company’s corporate compliance program, policies, and procedures by exhibiting the company values and acting in accordance with any reporting policies of the company.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Limited Healthcare FSA
FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan
AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.