EVP Chief Legal Officer - Corporate

Quorum Health•Brentwood, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) leads the corporate legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the enterprise. This role provides legal counsel to the board of directors, board chair, chief executive officer, and other senior leaders. The CLO must demonstrate strong initiative, excellent leadership and management capabilities, and strong business acumen. A Juris Doctor (JD) and an active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction are required.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
An active license to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction are required.
10+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the role
Must be a member in good standing of a state bar or the bar of the District of Columbia.
Strong understanding of healthcare laws, including but not limited to, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law compliance
Understanding of corporate and business organization laws and regulations
Understanding of HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and IT/information-blocking regulations
Experience in Board relations and complex corporate governance matters and best practices
Knowledge of tax-exempt law including expertise in maintaining 501(c)(3) status as well as grant and donor regulations
Proficiency in drafting and reviewing complex contracts, including enterprise-wide agreements, vendor contracts, and joint-venture partnership agreements
Experience in litigation and dispute resolution, or oversight of such matters, including a knowledge of insurance, risk management, and litigation management
Knowledge of current and emerging legal issues and trends within the relevant areas of practice
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, as well as the regulatory environment in which the organization operates
Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations that affect business strategy, policy, and operations
Knowledge of community legal resources

Nice To Haves

Additional completed degrees from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret legal issues and prepare legal opinions
Communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government
Lead and develop employees, including assigning, prioritizing, and coordinating work
Lead and coordinate the work of attorneys, legal support staff, and consultants
Evaluate, select, and retain external law firms and legal service providers, ensuring their expertise aligns appropriately with the company's needs
Responsibility for legal expense budgeting for the company including negotiating fee arrangements with outside counsel
Review legal billing to ensure cost-effectiveness and accuracy
Foster a cooperative work environment
Develop and implement legal and regulatory strategies and solutions
Provide sound legal advice and counsel to senior leaders on a broad range of legal and policy matters