Contracts Counsel

Description

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM

Salary Range: $158,516.80-$217,963.20, depending on experience 

PLEASE NOTE: This can be a remote position. Candidates will be required to have reliable broadband internet and personal cell phone service. Remote work may include working day-to-day operations during Pacific Standard business hours or online training. Candidates must live within the United States, and due to our pay practices, we are not able to employ candidates living in some states.

Position Summary

The Contracts Counsel is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating escalations, and advising on a wide range of healthcare contracts, including mergers and acquisitions. This role requires deep expertise in health and contract law, including fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) regulations such as AKS, Stark and FCA, HIPAA and privacy laws, accreditation requirements (e.g., Medicare Conditions of Participation), employment‑related contracting considerations, mergers and acquisitions, and technology and data‑governance regulations.

The Contracts Counsel ensures that all contracts support organizational strategy, mitigate risk, and comply with federal and state regulatory requirements. The Contracts Counsel provides strategic guidance on enterprise‑wide contracting practices, supports system‑level initiatives, and collaborates closely with the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and operational leaders.

This role requires maintaining current knowledge and expertise in healthcare federal and state laws and other laws applicable to contracts and/or the contracting process. The ideal candidate is technology‑forward, comfortable working with AI‑enabled tools, and able to anticipate how emerging technologies impact contracting, compliance, and organizational risk.

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel overseeing the Contracts Team. It is possible to work remotely in this position.

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• 3 years of contract drafting and negotiation experience in the healthcare industry, including mergers and acquisitions 

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school is required

Certification/Licensure

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required 
• Ability to obtain full or House Counsel licensure in Oregon within 12 months from the start of employment is required 

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Competitive Pay: Hourly and salaried positions earn market-based compensation. 
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Professional Development: Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.