**We’re unique. You should be, too.** We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Corporate Counsel will provide support to the Chen Family of Companies in a myriad of areas including, but not limited to, to business and employment contracts, new business development/requests for proposals, contract compliance, real estate law, employee relations/employment practice matters, business insurance, risk management, and healthcare regulatory compliance. Providing legal support, counseling and practical solutions to the Company’s divisions throughout the different states where the company is located, supporting legal programs, initiatives and directives of the company’s leadership are expectations of this role. The Corporate Counsel will develop and review policies and practices, assist in the training of company personnel, and support the dissemination of such information to promote compliance with the same. **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:** This position will partner with internal departments to investigate claims and issues, and to support/ensure company compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as: + Promotes the ChenMed mission, vision and values by effectively demonstrating and communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices. + Provides legal advice, analysis and guidance in connection with the company’s operations, as directed, to ensure protection of the company’s legal rights, mitigation of risks and continued legal compliance. + Independently manages complex regulatory compliance matters posing significant risk to the organization. + Participates in the review and investigation of claims, actions, or lawsuits filed against the company, collaborating in developing defense strategies, evaluating the strength of the claims, conducting risk analyses and evaluating resolution opportunities. + Drafts, negotiates, reviews, finalizes and represents the Company and internal clients’ interests in a broad range of contractual documents, including licensing agreements, nondisclosure agreements, service arrangements, business associate agreements, purchase agreements, vendor contracts, joint venture agreements, marketing agreements, and employment agreements, among others. + Provides legal advice to internal clients on negotiations strategies and standard terms for agreements including contract interpretation, dispute resolution and other legal risks. + Works with internal clients as well as external counsel as needed on policy, contract and agreement matters. + Regularly deals with members of senior management and occasionally with executives on legal matters within area of legal expertise. + Provides support as needed to the legal team leadership; coordinates to meet deadlines through appropriate planning and communication. + Independently drafts letters, contracts and other legal instruments. + Advises on legal and regulatory issues and federal and state laws and regulations. + Participates in the development and implementation corporate policies, procedures and programs, and standard terms for agreements; provides continuing counsel on legal matters and legal implications. + Independently manages complex projects and coordinates work with other attorneys to deliver timely results on complex projects. + Supervises and/or manages outside counsel as directed by the senior Counsel in a broad range of matters and oversee and supervise litigation to promote efficient and effective dispute resolution of potential and actual disputes. + Collaborates with the legal team, and effectively communicates project and task updates to Corporate Counsel leadership and the legal team on a regular basis. + Supports other members of the legal department staff as necessary. + Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. **EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:** + Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school required + Admission to at least one U.S. State Bar in good standing + Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in law, focusing on health care or employment law and/or previous experience as corporate in-house counsel is a plus + Experience analyzing and advising on the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Law and other federal and state healthcare compliance matters, and drafting complex agreements and other legal documents and defending employment and labor law actions; experience with the EEOC, FMLA, ADA, DOL, FLSA a plus + Broad knowledge or experience in one of the following areas of law is a plus: intellectual property law, labor and employment law, health care law, mergers and acquisition in the healthcare field, transactional law, corporate law or real estate law + Experience with cost-effective management of outside legal resources + Up to date with Continued Legal Education courses (CLE) and proactive about staying informed and self-educating to stay relevant and knowledgeable **ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:** + Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, ever-changing and challenging environment + Superior written and oral communication skills with excellent academic credentials, writing, communications, strategic problem-solving and leadership skills required + Strong negotiation, presentation and legal research skills + Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior + Capacity to think strategically, make sound decisions and give business and legal advice, at times in compressed time frame with limited information + Solution-oriented team player with a commitment to client satisfaction + Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and still meet high quality standards under pressure + Proficiency with contractual terms and conditions required + Understanding of Medicare Advantage risk-based primary care and applicable laws and regulations for both the industry and general businesses + Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills + Excellent time management and cross-functional and internal team collaboration skills + Knowledgeable of applicable laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations and executive orders + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of Linksquares and/or ServiceNow a plus + Spoken and written fluency in English + This position requires less than 10% of travel nationwide + This position requires the use of independent judgement We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current Employee apply HERE (https://careers.chenmed.com/i/us/en/homerevisited) Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply