Corporate - General Counsel

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CarePoint is an innovative, rapidly growing healthcare team dedicated to the success of our patients and our employees. Our mission is to deliver the best possible care to patients in an environment that ignites passion, value, and fulfillment. CarePoint is seeking exceptional employees to be part of that patient-centered mission.

In keeping with our mission, CarePoint is committed to the well-being of our valued employees, offering a wide range of benefits, generous paid time off, competitive pay, a diverse culture, and a positive work environment. We are committed to your growth and offer outstanding advancement opportunities for uniquely talented and motivated employees. The time to meet your full potential is NOW and CarePoint is here to provide you with the tools to reach it.

So, are you ready to join the mission?

Position Summary

The General Counsel (GC) provides legal leadership, advice, and strategic guidance. The GC represents all entities associated with CarePoint and is a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team and board of directors. The GC will ensure legal compliance, advise on regulatory matters and employment issues, support corporate governance, and mitigate legal risks. This position assures adherence to healthcare laws and is a subject matter expert on the regulatory framework in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Full, unrestricted licensure is in good standing at the Colorado State Bar.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience and a focus on healthcare law.
• Prior experience as a general counsel or deputy general counsel is desired.
• Executive leadership and management experience.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent judgment, business acumen, and sense of accountability.
• Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated industry that includes identifying and resolving legal and regulatory issues quickly and effectively, with an ability to make real-time decisions.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple internal business clients in an extremely fast-paced environment. Prior experience providing legal support to a sales team is highly preferred
• Expert knowledge of healthcare regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry-specific legal issues, especially those impacting clinician services.
• Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
• Works well with others and can work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Optimistic attitude that thrives in a dynamic and complex working environment.
• Proven ability to provide thoughtful partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies.
• Ability to manage and complete a large volume of work and prioritize matters in a high-volume organization.
• Emotional/Social Intelligence - demonstrates self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, and social awareness.
• Collaborative, customer service orientation to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and oversee the negotiation and execution of favorable and risk-mitigated contracts, including physician services agreements (PSAs) employment agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Develop contract templates and efficient policies and processes to delegate these responsibilities to the executive and legal teams.

Legal Advisory:

Serve as the principal legal advisor and strategic partner to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.

• Provide counsel to the executive leadership team on all legal matters affecting the organization, including contract law, employment law, healthcare regulations, and corporate governance.
• Lead and manage the Office of General Counsel, including outside legal counsel engagement.
• Judicious use of outside legal counsel.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance program to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies.

• Ensure the organization’s full compliance with healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute) and advise on emerging regulatory issues that could impact the business.
• Oversee compliance with external and internal regulatory and legal requirements, policies, and bylaws.
• Act as a trusted resource for compliance education and training.
• Lead the institution's response to privacy breaches, investigations, and reporting requirements.

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and develop strategies to manage potential legal risks, providing proactive guidance to prevent legal disputes.

Corporate Governance:

Support the board of directors and executive leadership in corporate governance practices, ensuring policies and decisions align with legal and ethical standards. Manage corporate records and new and existing legal entities.

Policy Development:

Work with leaders to develop and implement policies and procedures related to legal matters, ensuring clarity, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Litigation Management:

Oversee all litigation matters, working with external counsel when necessary, and oversee dispute resolution to protect the organization’s interests.

Mergers & Acquisitions Support:

Provide legal guidance on potential mergers, acquisitions, or other strategic partnerships to ensure due diligence and compliance.

Privacy Program:

Responsible for the Privacy Program including development, implementation, and maintenance of company policies and procedures.

Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing legal team.
• Direct supervision of Associate General Counsel and paralegal.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this position, individuals must be able to meet and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits

CarePoint is committed to the well-being of our valued employees, offering a wide range of voluntary benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range

$240,000-$300,000

About CarePoint

Established in 1995, CarePoint is a multispecialty physician group headquartered in Denver, CO. We are physician-owned, physician-run, and employ hundreds of providers in a variety of specialties. Our world-class physicians offer exceptional, quality patient care in Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and multiple Telehealth service lines.

Our strength is in our team. CarePoint physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrative professionals are nothing short of exceptional. We employ only the best staff to support our teams in the clinical setting. Our singular focus is to deliver the best possible care to patients in an environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fulfilling. More than colleagues, we are a family that works together, plays together, and truly values one another.

As a company, we strive to have the skill and agility to be successful in an ever-changing healthcare environment. Towards that end, we embrace changes that will make us better. We commit to be brave and proactive. We will not settle for good enough. Rather, we endeavor to be the best by empowering our providers and staff to think creatively and act boldly.