Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly motivated healthcare attorney with at least three (3) years of healthcare legal experience to join the in-house legal department of one of the nation's largest physician-owned healthcare organizations.

The Corporate Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor to physicians and other healthcare providers, executives, operational leaders, and administrative staff on a broad range of legal, regulatory, compliance, employment, transactional, and risk-management matters. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with providers and organizational leadership and gain exposure to virtually every legal issue impacting a sophisticated physician practice.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving. Successful candidates will be collaborative, responsive, and capable of navigating complex legal and operational issues in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including the following:

• Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Matters:
  • Advise providers, administrators, and leadership on state and federal healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and privacy laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare and Medicaid program requirements, and state licensure and scope-of-practice matters.
  • Partner with compliance, operational, and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
  • Respond to subpoenas and assist with audits by regulatory bodies such as the Board of Pharmacy, State Medical Board of Ohio, and Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Corporate and Operational Support
  • Serve as a day-to-day legal resource for providers, executives, and operational leaders.
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear, actionable advice on legal issues.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers and organizations.
  • Present to providers, executives, and operational leaders on significant legal matters, regulatory developments, and organizational risk topics as needed.
  • Foster strong collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Contracts and Transactions:
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including, vendor and supply agreements, professional services agreements, provider employment and independent contractor agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Support strategic transactions, acquisitions, affiliations, joint ventures, and other business initiatives.
  • Provide legal guidance during contract disputes and vendor relationship issues.
  • Advise on managed care or payer-related issues.
• Employment Matters:
  • Advise management and the Human Resources Department regarding employment-related legal issues, including disciplinary actions, leave and accommodation issues, performance management, and workplace investigations.
  • Assist with employment-related claims, agency charges, and litigation management.
• Risk Management and Patient Relations:
  • Provide practical legal guidance to minimize organizational risk while supporting operational objectives.
  • Support enterprise risk management and incident response activities.
  • Partner with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate and respond to patient complaints, grievances, and escalated concerns.
  • Respond to subpoenas and record requests.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certification/License
1. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
2. Active license to practice law in Ohio or ability to obtain Ohio licensure within a reasonable period following hire.
3. Member in good standing of the Ohio bar.

Knowledge & Experience
1. Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience with significant exposure to healthcare law.
2. Experience in a law firm, healthcare organization, or governmental agency.

Required Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations affecting providers.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and issue-spotting skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with providers and business leaders.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and actionable manner.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar software.

Why Join Us?

This role provides an opportunity to collaborate directly with providers and executive leadership while gaining broad exposure to the legal and business issues facing a large physician-owned healthcare organization. The Corporate Counsel will play a meaningful role in supporting strategic initiatives, protecting the organization from risk, and helping advance high-quality patient care.