In-House Attorney

Clarvida - Corporate • San Bernardino, CA

5d • $140,000 - $150,000 • 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 other legal issues. The role also provides contracting, employment, labor, and general legal and regulatory support for company-wide operations, including health care administration, management, and operations. This is a remote position requiring a California law license and periodic travel to supported markets based on business needs.

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 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 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.

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 for issues 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 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 periodically 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