General Counsel

Responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching and executing a wide variety of agreements for companies and clients, including marketing agreements, entertainment agreements, license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts both domestically and internationally. Additional responsibilities include overseeing Healthcare compliance program, implementation, review OIG updates, implement change based on Healthcare reform, and have specific knowledge regarding Healthcare law.

Responsibilities and Duties

Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts.
Implement, create and lead Compliance program
Must be well versed on Healthcare law including STARK, AKS, etc.
Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues.
Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Marketing, Brand Communication, Sales, Human Resources, and Corporate Alliances.
Manage various projects and deadlines.
Advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals.
Explain legal language.
Provide assistance with global joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and mergers and acquisitions.
Draft terms and conditions in agreements.
Ensure legal objectives are met.
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.
Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
Provide training to company and its affiliates on substantive legal topics.

Qualifications and Skills

BS degree in Law or J.D. degree
Practicing Attorney 10+ years
Health Law Experience 7+ years
Contraction and Transactional experience 5+ years
MA or BS in Business Administration will be considered an asset
Proven general counseling experience in business environment
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labor law, etc.)
In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Well-versed in how business operates with financial and business acumen
High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas
Excellent judgment and analytical skills
First class interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner"