Director of Legal and Government Affairs

The Florida Hospital Association (FHA), founded in 1927, is the leading voice for health care in the State of Florida. FHA represents and advocates for more than 200 hospitals and health care systems, supporting their mission to deliver high-quality patient care. The Association provides education and informational services to help member institutions navigate complex health care challenges. Led by President and CEO Mary Mayhew, FHA operates from offices in Tallahassee and Orlando and is governed by a Board of Trustees and officers elected by member organizations. More information about FHA’s mission and programs is available at POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Legal and Government Affairs reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy and General Counsel and serves as a key legal and policy resource for the Florida Hospital Association (FHA), providing legal counsel and supporting the Association’s government affairs and advocacy priorities, with a particular emphasis on healthcare regulatory matters. The position monitors and analyzes federal and state laws, regulations, and policy developments affecting FHA and its members and translates complex legal and regulatory issues into practical guidance, policy recommendations, and advocacy strategies. Working closely with FHA leadership, staff, member hospitals and health systems, and external partners, the Director assists in developing and advancing the Association’s policy positions and responses to legislative and regulatory initiatives. The position also provides counsel on contracts, organizational policies, compliance matters, and other legal issues affecting FHA’s operations and represents the Association, as appropriate, before governmental and regulatory entities and other key stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Provide legal guidance to the association's leadership and staff on matters affecting the organization's operations and activities. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents as requested. Assist with the development, review, and interpretation of organizational policies, agreements, and procedures. Support the association's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational policies. Monitor and analyze the constantly evolving body of federal and state healthcare laws, regulations, sub-regulatory guidance, and other governmental developments that may affect the association and its members. Develop policy positions, recommendations, talking points, and advocacy strategies in collaboration with the association’s leadership. Assist with coordinating the association's response to proposed legislation and regulatory changes, including preparation of testimony, comments, correspondence, briefing materials, and other advocacy communications. Work collaboratively with association leadership, members, and external partners to identify emerging policy issues and develop proactive strategies to advance the interests of the association and its members. Represent the association before state legislative and executive branches, regulatory agencies, and other governmental entities, as appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with legislators, government officials, regulatory personnel, healthcare organizations, coalition partners, and other key stakeholders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Member in good standing of the Florida Bar. Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience. Experience in one or more of the following: contract review and negotiation, legal work involving public policy or regulated industries, government affairs, administrative law, or healthcare law. Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with association members, government officials, consultants, and internal staff. Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with state legislative or regulatory processes. Experience in healthcare law, healthcare policy, or hospital/health system issues. Experience working with a trade association, government agency, law firm, or other organization engaged in public policy or advocacy. Experience monitoring legislation and regulations and translating their potential impact for organizational leadership or members. Experience with legislative testimony, regulatory comments, coalition advocacy, or other government affairs activities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Florida Hospital Association (FHA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Hospital Association, Inc.