Senior Counsel, Health Care / Regulatory

This position is also responsible for leading KP legal advice to senior leaders on compliance with highly dynamic, technical and complex federal and state laws and regulations in a constantly evolving industry landscape; developing legal strategy for support of significant KP strategic initiatives; directing legal support of the completion and filing of complex and highly significant regulatory responses and other government submissions as needed; directing and/or advising on high priority internal investigations or government inquiries; fostering collaborative relationships among senior leaders and stakeholders to advance Kaiser Permanentes mission; and synthesizing highly complex legal concepts and providing strategic insights regarding federal and state statutes and regulations affecting health plan and care delivery operations

• Participates in the creation, review, and negotiation of legal documents by: preparing, drafting, creating, and reviewing highly complex and nuanced written legal advice, contracts, and/or other documents related to subject matter expertise; overseeing work product of others; and providing highly technical, expert and actionable guidance to clients and other legal professionals (e.g., legal counsel, paralegals, and legal assistants). 
• Performs and analyzes legal research by: performing or managing highly complex research and analyses of case law and statutory/regulatory authority including but not limited to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, accreditation standards, and/or other applicable guidance; analyzing highly complex industry patterns and trends impacting legal questions or issues; and effectively synthesizing and communicating legal research findings and legal analysis to cross-functional senior business stakeholders to inform program-wide strategy and critical business decisions. 
• Assesses legal risk and/or provides legal guidance by: applying expert knowledge of legal principles, business risks, regulatory landscape, and compliance considerations to provide legal advice and recommendations on matters highly critical to the organization; leading legal strategies for senior business stakeholders and implementing innovative solutions that mitigate legal risks, drive program-wide business strategy, and further advance Kaiser Permanentes mission; managing and overseeing outside counsel on highly technical and complex legal matters; effectively collaborating with other attorneys to leverage and share expertise and resources in a highly matrixed environment; and overseeing junior-level attorneys and other legal professionals or guiding more junior attorneys in their area of expertise, and as appropriate. 
• Contributes to legal planning and strategy by: formulating and managing legal strategy for the implementation of significant and innovative solutions to unique issues; driving the resolution of highly complex legal issues through collaboration among legal colleagues and stakeholders; advising senior stakeholders on health plan and/or care delivery business and/or clinical strategies; engaging with regulatory services and government relations on Kaiser Permanentes advocacy strategies to address legislative, regulatory and litigation risk; and managing, leading, or guiding responses to regulatory actions as appropriate for practice areas (e.g., audits and enforcement actions).

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in health care law. 


• Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a practicing lawyer.
   

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent (e.g., Legum Baccalaureus [LLBs], Legum Magister [LLMs], and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws [PCLLs])

• State Bar License (California)

      OR

• State Bar License (from any State where KP does business) AND State Bar License (California) within 24 months of hire

• State Bar License (California)

• N/A

• One (1) year of experience working on highly complex remediation and/or compliance projects


• Two (2) years of managed care/health insurance experience (for health plan regulatory applicants).


• Two (2) years of experience advising hospitals, health systems and/or provider networks (for hospital and care continuum applicants).


• Four (4) years of experience working with or representing managed care organizations that provide services to enrollees of government programs (e.g., Medicare or Medicaid).

******This position has a target base salary of $234,000 to $292,500 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

****** Can Work Remote while residing in one of these areas - California; Atlanta, GA and  Rockville, MD.

Salary : $234,000 - $292,500