Corporate Counsel

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Supports and help lead the fast-paced and wide-ranging legal services and affairs of Lehigh Valley Health Network and its affiliates. Working closely leadership, plays an integral role in advising on a wide variety of strategic and regulatory matters, as well as serving as a critical business partner to support business operations and clinical care delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Sciences
Juris Doctor from ABA approved law school
3 years experience in the practice of law in applicable areas.
Strong team building skills, including relationship management, interpersonal, communication (both written and spoken), and negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provides practical legal advice to all functions of the organization to support daily business operations and ongoing care delivery.
Advises management in connection with strategic initiatives and priorities through the provision of high quality legal advice and guidance.
Analyzes federal and state healthcare and other laws and regulations that apply to and impact LVHN, as well as providing practical guidance and advice on such requirements.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide variety of contracts, including related to professional services, real estate, strategic alliances, and payor contracting.
Advises on and prepares corporate governance documents, including corporate resolutions, Board materials, and related documentation.
Conducts and/or oversees internal investigations and fact finding when needed.
Conducts legal research and interpreting laws, rules, and regulations, including on a wide variety of healthcare topics, including reimbursement, telehealth, and professional licensure/oversight.
Works collaboratively with the Compliance Department and providing guidance to ensure organizational compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements in a complex and healthcare environment.
Works collaboratively with colleagues across all functions of the organization and providing advice and guidance to align efforts, improve decision making by departments, reduce risks, improve quality outcomes, and support healthcare operations.
Provides legal advice regarding common healthcare issues, such as privacy, confidentiality, licensing, and standards of care and practice, state Board and/or agency requirements, minimizing clinical risk, etc.