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 for 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 the development of organizational policies concerning IT, privacy, data security, and AI governance. It works collaboratively with Procurement and Vendor Management, IT Enterprise Architecture, IT Security, Compliance, Insurance and Risk Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Finance, and Managed Care. The position also provides guidance on technology contracting, privacy and security risks, applicable laws and regulations, and routine business matters in a high-volume contract environment. The role participates in organizational workgroups and helps leaders identify and mitigate legal issues and develop solutions that protect the company’s interests.

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 in contract review, negotiation, and drafting.
• Knowledge of privacy, data, and security laws and regulations, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and state laws.
• High-level 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 the business quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build credibility quickly, provide legal support for a complex business, and manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and thrive in a fast-paced, cooperative environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Experience with matter management or eBilling software.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth, receptivity to feedback, and a spirit of continuous learning.

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, including vendor agreements such as SaaS and cloud computing agreements, MSAs, NDAs, CSAs, 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 the formulation, implementation, and oversight of organizational policies concerning 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 arrangements.
• Communicate actionable legal insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Research and interpret applicable laws and regulations to provide guidance to the company.
• Participate in organizational workgroups supporting the company’s 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 help craft solutions that protect the company’s interests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, limited healthcare FSA, transportation and parking FSAs, and HSAs.
• Paid time off, accruing each pay period, with a stated range of 20 to 25 days per calendar year depending on position.
• Nine observed holidays.
• Paid family leave.
• Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll in benefits from day one.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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