Senior Associate Counsel

Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers Florida with offices in Florida North Carolina and Texas Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role The Senior Associate Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance on healthcare regulatory matters and transactions. This role involves advising on compliance with federal and state regulations assisting with contract negotiations and supporting the organizations strategic initiatives in the healthcare sector. Develops and reviews an organizations policies practices and guidelines. Assists in protecting an organizations legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides counsel to senior leadership. Identifies and analyzes legal issues drafts key documents presents clear recommendations to top management and assures legal compliance. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations.

Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on health care regulatory issues including but not limited to HIPAA Stark Law AntiKickback Statute and other relevant regulations.
Assist in the negotiation drafting and review of contracts related to healthcare transactions including asset purchase agreements provider employment agreements provider service agreements leases and joint ventures.
Conduct legal research and analysis to support compliance initiatives and regulatory filings.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including compliance finance human resources business development and operations teams to ensure alignment with legal requirements.
Monitor changes in health care laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Support the General Counsel in managing litigation and regulatory investigations as needed.
Provide training and guidance for staff on legal and compliance matters.
Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar in Florida Texas NC Tennessee and/or Georgia preferred but not limited to.
4 years of experience in healthcare law with a focus on regulatory compliance and transactions.
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and laws.
Excellent analytical research and writing skills.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to nonlegal stakeholders.
Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work independently in a fastpaced crossfunctional environment.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers. The worker must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Ability to lift to 15 lbs. independently not to exceed 50 lbs. without help.

Equal Employment Opportunity
MPG is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment in employment opportunities or practices based on race color sex (including pregnancy) genetic information sexual orientation religion physical or mental disability age military or veteran status marital status familial status national origin or any other legally protected class.
Equal opportunity applies to all areas of the employment relationship including hiring promotions training terminations working conditions pay and other terms and conditions of employment.
Millennium Physician Group (MPG) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment MPG will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment contact

Required Experience:

Senior IC