What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Easterseals MORC?
The General Counsel will manage the organization’s legal department. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will oversee the contracts department, risk management, legal services, and outside counsel, and will also work closely with the corporate compliance department on investigations and matters that implicate risk management or legal exposure. This position will provide legal guidance on contracts, governance, employment matters, regulatory compliance, investigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and employee interface with courts and agencies. This position will work closely with senior leadership and key external stakeholders.
- Ensure the organization complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to health care providers, tax-exempt entities, employers, Medicaid and Medicare programs, and recipients of State and Federal grants.
- Oversee the Contracts Department in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
- Provide guidance on health care laws, regulations, and public payor program requirements for healthcare providers, and act as the organization's HIPAA Privacy Officer.
- Assist the Chief Legal Officer in preparing board materials, drafting policies, and ensuring adherence to governance best practices.
- Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters, including policies, contracts, and compliance with labor laws.
- Identify potential legal risks and support the development of strategies to mitigate them.
- Assist in protecting the organization's intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, and other proprietary materials.
- Coordinate legal disputes, manage employee interface with courts and adjudicative bodies such as licensing boards, and collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
- Provide legal guidance regarding the organization's real estate interests and maintain compliance with laws affecting the tax-exempt status of its entities.
- Support the development and delivery of legal training to staff and leadership on applicable laws and organizational policies.
Benefits:
Dental / Health/ Vision insurance
401K retirement plan
3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO)
Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
Student loan repayment options
Pet Insurance
Proud Winners of:
- Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
- West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
- Crain's Cool Places to Work
- Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year
Education
Required- Juris Doctor or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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