Assistant General Counsel & Senior Director, Legal
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Senior Director & Assistant General Counsel, Legal Department: Legal Report To: Chief Legal & Intellectual Property Officer FLSA: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY A national healthcare trade association is seeking a dynamic, strategically minded Senior Director & Associate General Counsel to help advance the legal, policy, and advocacy priorities that shape the future of the U.S. healthcare marketplace. Reporting to the Chief Legal & Intellectual Property Officer, this is a high-visibility role ideal for a motivated attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, policy, and government advocacy. The Senior Director & Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor, contract negotiator, and subject matter expert on healthcare payment and reimbursement, and will represent the association in engagements with Congressional offices, federal agencies, and other key stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Legal & Intellectual Property Officer, the Senior Director, Legal will be responsible for providing legal advice and advocacy to the association on issues impacting the U.S. healthcare system, with a particular focus on payment and reimbursement policy. The Senior Director, Legal will also serve as a subject matter expert in Congressional and Executive Branch meetings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide legal assistance to the Chief Legal & Intellectual Property Officer on legal, regulatory, and policy issues impacting the healthcare sector, with a specific focus on payment and reimbursement matters. * Prepare legal and policy analysis of proposed regulations and legislative proposals, particularly those related to payment and reimbursement. * Engage with CMS and Congressional staff and assist in drafting policy proposals relating to payment and reimbursement. * Review and draft association contracts and serve as lead for contract negotiations. * Prepare briefing materials for association staff and member organizations on policy developments and their implications, with a particular focus on payment and reimbursement. * Provide legal review of association advocacy and policy materials. * Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the goals of the association.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Working knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, guidance, and policies impacting the healthcare industry, with particular emphasis on payment and reimbursement. * At least 3 years of experience working in the healthcare sector for or on behalf of an organization, law firm, consulting firm, or the government. * Multiple years of experience advocating healthcare policy issues, with a particular focus on payment and reimbursement. * Strong ability to analyze legislative and regulatory proposals and assess their impact on healthcare stakeholders. * Competence in standard contract terms, including indemnification and limitation of liability, and experience negotiating contracts with counterparties. * Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including association leadership, member organizations, legislative staff, and regulatory agencies such as CMS and HRSA. * Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize policy issues and articulate advocacy positions in public and professional forums. * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS * J.D. degree, required * 4+ years of legal practice in relevant areas at a law firm, Federal government, Congress, or a healthcare or life sciences organization, required * Member of the DC bar, or able to waive in, required * Experience serving as counsel to healthcare companies or trade associations, preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Standard office environment
TRAVEL * Minimal
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