Corporate Counsel

Central Ohio Primary Care • Westerville, OH

7h

About The Position

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly motivated healthcare attorney with at least three (3) years of healthcare legal experience to join the in-house legal department of one of the nation's largest physician-owned healthcare organizations. The Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor to physicians and other healthcare providers, executives, operational leaders, and administrative staff on a broad range of legal, regulatory, compliance, employment, transactional, and risk-management matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with providers and organizational leadership and gain exposure to virtually every legal issue impacting a sophisticated physician practice. The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving. Successful candidates will be collaborative, responsive, and capable of navigating complex legal and operational issues in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active license to practice law in Ohio or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable period following hire.
• Member in good standing of the Ohio bar.
• Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with significant exposure to healthcare law.
• Experience in a law firm, healthcare organization, or governmental agency.
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations affecting providers.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and issue-spotting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with providers and business leaders.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and actionable manner.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar software.

Responsibilities

• Advise providers, administrators, and leadership on state and federal healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and privacy laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare and Medicaid program requirements, and state licensure and scope-of-practice matters.
• Partner with compliance, operational, and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Respond to subpoenas and assist with audits by regulatory bodies such as the Board of Pharmacy, State Medical Board of Ohio, and Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Serve as a day-to-day legal resource for providers, executives, and operational leaders.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable advice on legal issues.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers and organizations.
• Present to providers, executives, and operational leaders on significant legal matters, regulatory developments, and organizational risk topics as needed.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including, vendor and supply agreements, professional services agreements, provider employment and independent contractor agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Support strategic transactions, acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, and other business initiatives.
• Provide legal guidance during contract disputes and vendor relationship issues.
• Advise on managed care or payer-related issues.
• Advise management and the Human Resources Department regarding employment-related legal issues, including disciplinary actions, leave and accommodation issues, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Assist with employment-related claims, agency charges, and litigation management.
• Provide practical legal guidance to minimize organizational risk while supporting operational objectives.
• Support enterprise risk management and incident response activities.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate and respond to patient complaints, grievances, and escalated concerns.
• Respond to subpoenas and record requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed