In-House Attorney

Clarvida•San Bernardino, CA

9h•Remote

About The Position

The In-House Attorney provides legal advice and representation to the company, with a strong focus on California employment-related matters, claims, policies, procedures, and a broad range of other legal issues. The role also provides contracting, employment, labor, corporate, and general legal and regulatory support across company operations. This is a remote position requiring a California law license and periodic travel to supported markets as business needs dictate. The attorney advises on policy, procedure, and strategy related to health care administration, management, and operations; drafts regulatory guidance; conducts legal research and analysis; and provides procedural, evidentiary, and substantive recommendations. The position prepares position statements and formal correspondence, drafts and negotiates affiliation agreements and contracts, advises on a variety of health care, privacy, compliance, and regulatory matters, and provides corporate and litigation support. The attorney also manages multiple projects, works with business colleagues and outside counsel, and delivers legal briefings and educational seminars to staff.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree.
License to practice law in California.
At least five years of successful and diverse work experience at law firms or in in-house positions.
General corporate and litigation experience.
Experience providing a broad range of legal services in a health care setting.
Knowledge of and experience with the managed care environment and related health system and governmental relations issues.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
High attention to detail and analytical ability.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations.
Ability to synthesize large quantities of sometimes imperfect information and develop creative approaches to legal challenges, especially for California operations.
Ability to coordinate groups and constituencies with differing priorities and perspectives.
Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and a diverse workload, including under heavy workload, rapidly changing priorities, and urgent deadlines.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, and legal research software.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in behavioral health care law or a related industry.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and representation to the company, particularly regarding California employment claims, policies, procedures, and legal issues.
Advise on policy, procedure, and strategy related to health care administration, management, and operations.
Draft proposed company regulatory guidance.
Conduct legal research and analysis and provide procedural, evidentiary, and substantive recommendations.
Prepare position statements and formal correspondence on behalf of the company.
Draft, review, and negotiate affiliation agreements and contracts, including agreements for new business organizations and structures.
Advise on records and privacy, indemnification, fraud and abuse, utilization review, quality assurance, provider reimbursement, accreditation, and licensure.
Advise on federal and state law compliance, including employment, labor, and general legal and regulatory matters.
Provide general corporate and litigation support and manage multiple, overlapping projects.
Build and maintain relationships with business colleagues and outside counsel.
Develop and provide briefings and educational seminars to update staff periodically on legal perspectives and areas of exposure.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.