Senior Counsel, Legal - Labor & Employment (MSO & Physician)

Cardinal Health

3d•$123,400 - $158,670•Remote

About The Position

This role provides legal advice, counsel, and services in the areas of labor and employment law, specifically focusing on Management Services Organizations (MSO) and physician practices. The position partners with business leaders and Employee & Labor Relations professionals to identify potential legal issues and mitigate employment and labor risks. The role is open to candidates nationwide and operates in a fully remote capacity, with a preference for those living within commutable distance of the corporate HQ in Central Ohio.

Requirements

J.D. degree
5+ years of Labor & Employment experience
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting physicians or physician offices in the healthcare space
Prior experience in Labor & Employment with a Management Services Organization
Large law firm or corporate legal department experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Labor & Employment (L&E) laws, regulations, and principles.
Provide legal counsel on L&E matters affecting MSOs, physician practices, medical groups, and provider organizations.
Provide legal counsel related to physician/advanced practice provider employment agreements and independent contractor agreements.
Advise on physician compensation structures, including productivity-based compensation, wRVU models, incentive plans, quality metrics, and FMV/commercial reasonableness.
Provide guidance related to regulatory risks associated with physician arrangements, including fraud and abuse considerations and changing reimbursement environments.
Draft briefing materials and other strategic presentations intended for department or company leadership regarding L&E matters.
Advise clients, strategize, and recommend courses of action on day-to-day employment issues including hiring, discipline, performance management, and termination.
Conduct and lead internal investigations into employee complaints/claims.
Collect and organize documents and manage case discovery process for active litigation matters.
Liaise as needed with internal functional groups, including business units, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, Human Resources, IT, and Finance, as well as other members of the Legal Department.
Work directly with outside counsel as needed and manage active litigation matters.
Manage high volume of e-mails and daily meetings/calls.
Issue-spot, evaluate risk, and provide strategic guidance to HR and business leaders while taking into account both legal and business considerations.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to build broad-based support and persuade others.
Ensure internal clients have a positive experience; commit to meet or exceed internal client expectations.
Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up-to-date on current L&E laws and best practices.
Proactively identify legal trends and propose ways to respond.