Counsel - Sunstate Medical Specialists

The Counsel – Sunstate Medical Specialists Position within OneOncology’s legal department, with responsibility to support Sunstate Medical Specialists and work closely with senior attorneys and executive management. Responsibilities Advise and counsel Sunstate Medical Specialists and its management team on all legal matters including contracts, employment matters, litigation, and compliance risks and issues. Review, draft, and negotiate healthcare and commercial contracts in partnership with OneOncology legal’s practice operations team, including employment agreements, research agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, licenses, and supporting documents. Provide legal advice and assistance to management on a variety of legal issues affecting Sunstate Medical Specialists’ day‑to‑day business activities, including labor and employment and regulatory matters. Manage outside counsel tasks and projects for Sunstate Medical Specialists matters. Partner with OneOncology’s legal department on all Sunstate Medical Specialists related matters, including practice acquisitions and affiliations, clinical research, and commercial operations. Offer prompt, pragmatic, business‑focused legal and commercial contract guidance directly to individuals involved in business operations. Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact Sunstate Medical Specialists. Assist in negotiating pricing, deliverables, service scope, warranties, and other commercial terms to support operational needs. Apply innovative problem‑solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues, minimize risk, and foster long‑term clinical and business partner relationships. Collaborate with and facilitate cross‑team decision‑making among internal teams. Supervise and guide staff as needed, either directly or indirectly, to ensure completion of daily tasks. Manage assigned projects to completion. All other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience Legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Healthcare industry experience required. Familiarity with healthcare anti‑kickback, self‑referral, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA. Self‑starter with the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Strong critical thinking skills, a high level of emotional intelligence, and integrity. Strong client focus (internal and external). Superior communication skills in both written and verbal presentation, including all aspects of legal writing technique and procedure, and the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers. Ability to function effectively and complete projects in a timely manner in a fast‑paced and changing environment with multiple priorities and objectives. Mental alertness and the ability to properly treat confidential information. Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, and accepts responsibility for own actions. Consistently on time and ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment. Education Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Member of a state or DC bar and admitted to practice in the State of Florida. Physical Demands Weekly travel required to various Sunstate Medical Specialists practice sites and occasional travel to OneOncology’s corporate headquarters and New Jersey legal department office. Sit up to 8 hours per day. Work Environment The position is located in Florida and may be either hybrid based in one of the SunState Medical Specialist offices or fully remote, provided that the individual must still reside in Florida due to the frequent need to visit SunState Medical Specialist clinics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care