Regulatory Counsel - Remote

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.Responsible for identifying legal risk, particularly with respect to healthcare regulations, and proactively managing complex legal matters on behalf of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.A Brief OverviewResponsible for identifying legal risk, particularly with respect to healthcare regulations, and proactively managing complex legal matters on behalf of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will doProvides risk assessments and counsel on all aspects of compliance with state and federal health care operations and regulations, including federal and state fraud, waste and abuse laws.Assists business development and operations teams, and MLH affiliates in identifying and resolving regulatory matters.Monitors changes in relevant regulatory areas and provides education on those changes to business and operational personnel and compliance and legal affairs teams.Monitors and interprets changes to and trends in government and legislative policies at the federal, state, or local level. Determines impact on the organization and advises senior management accordingly. Recommends and implements specific company responses to changes in governmental and legislative policies.Performs complex research and investigations and designs, drafts and submits documents concerning legal issues to maintain compliance with various regulations and provides legal interpretation of laws and regulations.Drafts and reviews legal documents and reviews proposed transactions to ensure maximum benefit to the corporation and minimum exposure to risk.Provides legal advice and assistance, including policy development and management support, on issues related to compliance and regulatory issues.Provides regulatory support and assistance on contract and transaction matters in which MLH may engage.Consults with and provides assistance to other colleagues in Legal services in a highly collaborative and team-oriented fashionEducation/Formal Training RequirementsRequired - Juris Doctorate Law Work Experience RequirementsRequired - Regulatory counsel 5-7 years Licenses and Certifications RequirementsRequired - Attorney - Board of Professional Responsibility Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThorough knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws and regulations affecting healthcare organizations and physician practices.Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as major contracts, business plans and policies and procedures.Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with all levels of Associates, executives, management, physicians and Board of Directors.Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups of people toward the accomplishment of work and organizational goals.Advanced skill in negotiating and conflict resolution with and between individuals and groups of people, including Associates, management and physicians.Ability to plan and schedule tasks and projects and to maintain control of own and others’ workflow.Skill in developing and implementing long-range plans and programs.Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.Supervision Provided by this PositionProvides daily and/or project direction to appropriate staff identified.Physical DemandsThe physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.SummaryLocation: Remote Associate - TennesseeType: Full time