Associate General Counsel
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Aeroflow Health Associate General Counsel
Aeroflow Health is made up of creative and talented associates who are transforming the home medical equipment industry. Our patient-centric business model is founded on innovation through technology and cutting-edge delivery platforms. We have grown to be a leader in the home medical equipment segment of the healthcare industry are among the fastest-growing healthcare companies in the country and recognized on Inc. 5000s list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
As Aeroflow has grown so has our need for strong legal and compliance leadership. Were working hard to ensure that our operations and partnerships align with the highest legal regulatory and ethical standards while continuing to innovate and expand our impact on communities nationwide.
The Opportunity
Within Aeroflow the Legal and Compliance Departments mission is to safeguard the organization while advancing its vision to improve patient- and family-centered care. We are currently seeking an Associate General Counsel (AGC) to join our growing team.
This position is based at our headquarters in Asheville North Carolina. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be provided for highly qualified out-of-state candidates.
The AGC will serve as a key legal advisor to Aeroflows leadership and operational teams providing strategic counsel on contracting healthcare regulatory oversight HIPAA privacy and security and enterprise risk management. Reporting to the General Counsel this role plays a critical part in protecting the companys legal interests ensuring compliance and supporting corporate strategy.
The AGC will serve as a key legal advisor to Aeroflows leadership and operational teams providing strategic counsel on contracting healthcare regulatory oversight HIPAA privacy and security and enterprise risk management. Reporting to the General Counsel this role plays a critical part in protecting the companys legal interests ensuring compliance and supporting corporate strategy.
Your Primary Responsibilities
- Contract Review & Management
- Draft review negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements BAAs purchase/lease agreements and service contracts.
- Develop standardized templates approval workflows and lifecycle processes to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
- Advise leadership on rights obligations and risks including indemnities limitation of liability warranties and data protection.
- Regulatory & Healthcare Law
- Provide counsel on federal and state healthcare laws impacting DME operationsincluding Medicare/Medicaid rules Anti-Kickback Statute Stark Law False Claims Act FDA regulations and licensing requirements.
- Track and interpret legislative and regulatory changes advising on operational and strategic impacts.
- Represent Aeroflow in responding to government inquiries audits and investigations.
- Privacy Data Protection and Cybersecurity
- Serve as lead legal advisor on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules data governance and technology compliance.
- Partner with compliance and IT to oversee PHI handling BAAs and breach response protocols as well as the use of tracking technologies on websites and applications..
- Support the design of policies risk assessments and employee training around data protection.
- Employee has an individual responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with laws regulations and policies.
- Compliance is a condition of employment and is considered an element of job performance
- Maintain HIPAA/patient confidentiality
- Regular and reliable attendance as assigned by your schedule
- Other job duties assigned
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Identify assess and manage legal regulatory and reputational risks across business functions.
- Develop proactive strategies with leadership to minimize exposure while enabling growth.
- Support governance processes and ensure adherence to laws and internal policies.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or other US state with the ability to apply for admission to the North Carolina Bar.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible legal experience in healthcare
- Prior experience in DME compliance is a plus.
- Proven expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance (Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute Stark Law False Claims Act FDA/device regulations) complex contract negotiation and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy laws including tracking technology with experience managing BAAs and breach response.
- Experience advising a DME or medical device organization
What Aeroflow Offers
Competitive Pay Health Plans with FSA or HSA options Dental and Vision Insurance Optional Life Insurance 401K with Company Match 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing parent/ 4 weeks leave for non-birthing parent(s) Additional Parental benefits to include fertility stipends free diapers breast pump Paid Holidays PTO Accrual from day one Employee Assistance Programs and SO MUCH MORE!!
Here at Aeroflow we are proud of our commitment to all of our employees. Aeroflow Health has been recognized both locally and nationally for the following achievements:
- Family Forward Certified
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Inc. 5000 Best Place to Work award winner
- HME Excellence Award
- Sky High Growth Award
If youve been looking for an opportunity that will allow you to make an impact and an organization with unlimited growth potential we want to hear from you!
Aeroflow Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
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Employment Type
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