General Counsel

What We Offer Competitive salary & benefits for full-time employees, including: Annual salary of $150,000-$180,000 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance are offered to employees at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents. Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, & sick time Market leading retirement savings 401(k) + profit sharing potential Continuing education support Schedule & Location This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule. Location: Tacoma, WA. Key Duties & Accountabilities Corporate Governance & Compliance Provide counsel on corporate governance matters, including advising on corporate governance documents and drafting and implementing policies related to governance and compliance. Prepare Board and Committee materials and support Board meetings. Monitor, evaluate, and advise on the impact of new and changing healthcare laws and regulations. Ensure compliance with relevant federal and state healthcare and privacy laws (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, Privacy Act, state privacy laws). Quality Program Leadership Lead WECP’s Coordinated Quality Improvement Program and Committee in accordance with DOH standards. Report to Board of Directors on program development and activities. In partnership with Business Unit Quality Committees, review clinical cases to improve quality of care and mitigate compliance risk. Contracting Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including employment agreements, payor contracts, vendor agreements, commercial leases, and professional services agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Growth, Finance, Clinical, HR, IT, etc.) to develop, maintain, and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation processes. Ensure contract terms align with business objectives while managing risk effectively. Support contract lifecycle management and maintain processes for internal and external stakeholders. Policy Develop and advise on policy matters and compliance strategies related to healthcare operations, human resources, and risk management. Lead efforts in healthcare policy advocacy, collaborating with external advisors to align with WECP’s mission and strategies. Litigation & Dispute Management Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters, including commercial disputes, employment issues, medical malpractice, and regulatory investigations. Oversee internal discovery processes, and manage witness interviews, subpoenas, litigation holds, and internal communications. Advise on employment matters including disputes and investigations. Handle disputes and inquiries related to reimbursement, credentialing and privileging, and healthcare provider licensure. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Support Board of Directors and Executives in shareholder and stakeholder engagement. Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal professionals. Build strong relationships across the organization, fostering trust and effective collaboration. Qualifications JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in Washington State. Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, or government, with a strong preference for healthcare law expertise. In-house experience in healthcare organizations is strongly preferred. Experience in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and healthcare regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and compliance. Excellent analytical, consulting, and negotiation skills with a focus on healthcare law. Ability to work independently and handle high volumes of work with changing priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington Emergency Care Physicians