In-House Attorney

Clarvida • Fullerton, CA

9h • 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 for health care administration, management, and operations; conducts legal research and analysis; drafts regulatory guidance, position statements, and formal correspondence; and drafts, reviews, and negotiates affiliation agreements and contracts. The position advises on records and privacy, indemnification, fraud and abuse, utilization review, quality assurance, provider reimbursement, accreditation, licensure, and federal and state compliance. It also provides corporate and litigation support, manages multiple projects, collaborates with colleagues and outside counsel, and provides staff briefings and educational seminars.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Licensed 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 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 and 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 urgent deadlines.
• 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, with a focus on California employment claims, policies, procedures, and legal issues.
• Advise on policy, procedure, and strategy relating 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 those 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 on legal perspectives and areas of exposure.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays, varying by region.
• Medical, dental, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree