General Counsel ( In House)

Primary Health Solutions•Hamilton, OH

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Health Solutions (PHS) is seeking an In-House General Counsel to serve as the chief legal advisor for this HRSA-funded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role will provide strategic counsel to leadership, mitigate legal and regulatory risks, develop organizational policies, and ensure compliance across all healthcare operations. The position also includes responsibilities traditionally handled by Corporate Counsel, such as drafting contracts, conducting regulatory research, performing compliance audits, and offering legal support for organizational initiatives. The General Counsel will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and outside counsel as needed. This role is expected to embody PHS values, foster a culture of servant leadership, and uphold the legal and ethical integrity of the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio (or ability to obtain).
Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience.
Experience with healthcare regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
Proficiency in legal research tools.
Not listed on the OIG or SAM excluded parties’ lists.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents, policies, regulations, and manuals.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, policies, and legal summaries.
Ability to speak effectively with leadership, staff, and external partners.
Ability to solve complex problems, interpret diverse information, and apply sound judgment to situations with limited standardization.
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, practice management systems, Microsoft Office, legal research platforms, secure communication systems, internet, and intranet tools.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, hear, and speak.
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, nonprofit, or FQHC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary legal expert for HRSA requirements, FTCA coverage, 340B program compliance, HIPAA/42 CFR Part 2, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and federal and state healthcare laws.
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training.
Conduct compliance audits, support responses to audits and regulatory site visits.
Advise on fraud, waste, and abuse laws, privacy regulations, and other healthcare compliance matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including provider agreements, vendor agreements, business associate agreements, real estate documents, grant agreements, and MOUs.
Review and develop internal legal forms and correspondence.
Maintain contract templates and ensure legal consistency across documents.
Support document retention and management of corporate records.
Provide guidance on employment law, HR policies, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, and disciplinary or termination matters.
Conduct legal research on employment, privacy, and tax issues as needed.
Advise the Board of Directors on governance best practices, bylaws, fiduciary responsibilities, and conflicts of interest.
Prepare legal updates and support board and committee meetings.
Identify organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation or specialized legal matters.
Provide legal support for credentialing, privileging, malpractice concerns, and FTCA deeming/redeeming applications.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and department leaders on legal, strategic, and business matters.
Support initiatives such as acquisitions, partnerships, compliance programs, and grant writing.
Assist with Medical-Legal Partnership implementation.
Engage in required PHS trainings and organizational meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.