General Counsel

Legal Affairs And Risk Management Director

Directs the legal affairs and risk management areas of the organization. Provides legal counsel and support to all departments of the company to resolve various issues of a legal and compliance nature including, but not limited to regulatory and statutory compliance matters, insurance regulations, other corporate governance, privacy, and related health care laws or government programs - Medicare and Medicaid. Ensures maximum protection of the organization's legal rights, utilizing broad familiarity with most major legal disciplines including: business transactions, corporate governance, employment and labor, health care and insurance, licensing and regulatory compliance, intellectual property and technology, risk management, and litigation management. Directs the defense of the organization against suits or claims and prepares the prosecution of the organization's claims against others. Oversees the legal aspects of organization transactions and the preparation of reports and statements of a legal nature. As a member of the management team, this position is actively involved in company operations, and supports the strategic objectives of HDS. Also functions in similar capacity for Hawaii Client Services (HCS).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Effectiveness/Efficiencies – Develops, implements, evaluates, and recommends best practices to ensure effective work processes and systems, maximize operating efficiencies and increase the value of services provided in alignment with department and company goals and objectives.
• Internal Controls/Compliance – Develops, implements, evaluates, and recommends controls to satisfy operational/compliance risk requirements, ensure data integrity, and best practices. Keeps abreast of current regulations and compliance issues that may impact the department and company.
• Management and Supervision
• Budget
• Business Plan/Establish Departmental Goals
• Policies/Procedures
• Other Duties And Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Hawaii State Bar admission required. If relocating, Hawaii State Bar admission is required within two years of employment date.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, including five (5) years of experience as in-house counsel.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing staff.
• Experience with Healthcare laws and regulations including, Medicaid, Medicare, and HIPAA, and Hawaii laws and regulations, is preferred.

Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues and materials.
• Ability to assess, develop, and implement programs, policies, and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, research, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Note: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Hawaii Dental Service has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.