SCAN · 17 hours ago
Associate General Counsel
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $280K/yr
8+ years expSCAN is a nonprofit health organization dedicated to improving care for older adults. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a legal advisor, managing a diverse litigation portfolio and providing business-minded legal advice related to Medicare Advantage plans and integrated care delivery organizations.
Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Manages and provides strategic direction on all phases of litigation, including labor and employment, provider reimbursement, vendor disputes, and general liability disputes
Directly represents SCAN in administrative proceedings and some arbitrations or litigation
Drafts, reviews, advises, and negotiates a broad range of contracts, including vendors, providers (hospital, primary care, specialist, ancillary providers, telehealth, etc.), payors, and grants
Conducts internal investigations into compliance, regulatory, employment, and operational matters, including coordinating fact finding, preparing investigative reports, and partnering with outside counsel on investigations
Performs legal research and provides legal and regulatory counsel on issues relating to health plan and medical group operations, federal and state healthcare laws (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, licensing, scope of practice), PACE programs, Medicare, Medicaid, telehealth, etc
Actively oversees and manages outside counsel, including setting case strategy, reviewing work product, and managing legal spend to ensure cost-effective, high-quality results
Acts independently to provide well-informed and timely legal advice on a variety of complex and sensitive matters
Monitors and researches market and industry trends of interest to the organization in connection with its business activities
Anticipate changes impacting operations, keeps management abreast of developments and recommend preparatory actions
Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization to develop and maintain strong relationships with SCAN business units and affiliates
Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar, or eligibility to practice as Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC)
Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, which may be a combination of top-tier firm and in-house at an established legal department
Substantial civil litigation, including arbitration and administrative proceedings, is required
Ability to directly represent SCAN in administrative hearings and smaller litigation and arbitrations
Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required
The ability to collaborate as team player and to adapt to change, master new skills, and assume additional responsibilities as needed
Personal and professional demeanor needed to work with all levels of individuals throughout the organization
Practical and business oriented with sound judgment and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment. Able to balance competing priorities
Hardworking with a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude. The ideal candidate will be flexible, a team player and possess a drive for excellence
Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality
Mission driven and ethical
Preferred
Experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex vendor contracts preferred
Knowledge of federal and state healthcare law related to managed care, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute) preferred
Benefits
An annual employee bonus program
Robust Wellness Program
Generous paid-time-off (PTO) along with 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
Robust employee recognition program
Tuition reimbursement
Company
SCAN
About SCAN Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent–that’s been our mission for more than 40 years.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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CVP Chief of Staff & Strategic Advisor to the CEO
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