Legal Counsel Corporate And Regulatory Affairs - Transactions

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel and Director, Legal Affairs, this role will focus on strategic legal counsel and transactional support to a large, integrated health system. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, high-performing legal department where attorneys work closely together, share expertise, and partner seamlessly with colleagues throughout the organization to achieve business objectives while managing legal risk.

Requirements

• Serve as lead counsel for a broad range of healthcare transactions and commercial agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, physician employment and professional services agreements, and other clinical and operational agreements (including information technology and SaaS agreements).
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on complex contractual arrangements.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to executives, operational leaders, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding contractual rights and obligations, regulatory considerations, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate and manage legal due diligence and work with internal and external counsel, financial advisors, consultants, and business leaders throughout all phases of strategic transactions.
• Serve as a key legal resource on healthcare regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute), HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, licensure, reimbursement, corporate governance, tax-exempt organization issues, pay-to-play requirements, and other federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers and proactively advise leadership regarding emerging risks and compliance obligations.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on complex regulatory issues impacting the health system.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the Legal Department to provide coordinated, responsive legal services across the enterprise.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders in Finance, Strategy, Compliance, Privacy, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Clinical Operations, and other functional areas to facilitate sound business decisions and effective risk management.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of corporate and clinical policies and prepare informed consents, appearance releases, media consents, and related legal documents.
• Serve as legal advisor to committees, task forces, and executive work groups as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, accountability, and exceptional client service.
• Deliver responsive, practical, and solutions-oriented legal counsel that supports the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, including those of The Joint Commission and other governing agencies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce legal risk, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Maintain accountability for assigned responsibilities, proactively addressing issues and driving tasks to timely and high-quality completion.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial responsibility for complex healthcare transactions while helping shape the legal strategy supporting a dynamic and growing healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel for a broad range of healthcare transactions and commercial agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, physician employment and professional services agreements, and other clinical and operational agreements (including information technology and SaaS agreements).
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on complex contractual arrangements.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to executives, operational leaders, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding contractual rights and obligations, regulatory considerations, risk allocation, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with business leaders to structure innovative arrangements that support the health system's strategic growth and operational priorities.
• Coordinate and manage legal due diligence and work with internal and external counsel, financial advisors, consultants, and business leaders throughout all phases of strategic transactions.
• Partner with Contract Specialists and Contract Managers to oversee physician contracting and enterprise contract management processes, including continuous improvement of contract administration systems and electronic databases.
• Serve as a key legal resource on healthcare regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse laws (Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute), HIPAA, EMTALA, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, licensure, reimbursement, corporate governance, tax-exempt organization issues, pay-to-play requirements, and other federal and state healthcare regulations.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers and proactively advise leadership regarding emerging risks and compliance obligations.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on complex regulatory issues impacting the health system.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the Legal Department to provide coordinated, responsive legal services across the enterprise.
• Build strong working relationships with leaders in Finance, Strategy, Compliance, Privacy, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Clinical Operations, and other functional areas to facilitate sound business decisions and effective risk management.
• Participate in the development, review, and revision of corporate and clinical policies and prepare informed consents, appearance releases, media consents, and related legal documents.
• Serve as legal advisor to committees, task forces, and executive work groups as assigned.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, accountability, and exceptional client service.
• Deliver responsive, practical, and solutions-oriented legal counsel that supports the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, including those of The Joint Commission and other governing agencies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce legal risk, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Maintain accountability for assigned responsibilities, proactively addressing issues and driving tasks to timely and high-quality completion.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed