In-House Attorney

Clarvida•Los Angeles, CA

7h•Remote

About The Position

The In-House Attorney provides legal advice and representation to the company, with a heavy focus on California employment-related concerns, claims, policies, procedures, and a broad range of other legal issues. The role also provides contracting, employment, labor, and general legal and regulatory support for company-wide 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 proposed regulatory guidance; conducts legal research and analysis; and prepares recommendations, position statements, and formal correspondence. The role drafts, reviews, and negotiates affiliation agreements and contracts, including agreements for new business organizations and structures, and advises on records and privacy, indemnification, fraud and abuse, utilization review, quality assurance, provider reimbursement, accreditation, licensure, and compliance with federal and state law. The position also provides general corporate and litigation support, manages multiple projects, builds relationships with business colleagues and outside counsel, and delivers briefings and educational seminars to staff. Other duties and special projects may be assigned as business needs require.

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.
Knowledge of and experience with the managed care environment and associated 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 distill large quantities of often 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 deadlines requiring immediate action.
Self-starter and independent worker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, and legal research software.
Ability to travel periodically to supported markets as business needs dictate.

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 related legal issues.
Advise on policy, procedure, and strategy concerning 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 those for new business organizations and structures.
Advise on records and privacy issues, indemnification, fraud and abuse, utilization review, quality assurance, provider reimbursement, accreditation, and licensure.
Advise on compliance with federal and state laws, 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 on legal perspectives and areas of exposure.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Travel periodically to supported markets as business needs dictate.

Benefits

Paid vacation days, increasing with tenure.
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
Up to 10 paid holidays, varying by region.
Medical insurance options.
Dental insurance options.
Vision insurance options.
401(k).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
Mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
Cellphone stipend, if applicable.