What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Kernfamilyhealthcare?
KHS Buck Owens Office, Bakersfield, California, United States of AmericaJob Description Posted Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11 : 00 AMWe appreciate your interest in our organization and assure you that we are sincerely interested in your qualifications. A clear understanding of your background and work history will help us potentially place you in a position that meets your objectives and those of the organization.KHS reasonably expects to pay starting compensation for the position of General Counsel in the range of $363,983 - 482,278 Annual.About KHSKern Health Systems (KHS) is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system.Position SummaryThe General Counsel reports directly to the Board of Directors and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and manages the Legal Department. The General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Board of Directors, executive leadership, and key stakeholders. The General Counsel oversees all legal matters affecting the organization, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in managed healthcare operations, and provides strategic leadership in risk management, contracting, corporate governance, and litigation. The role plays a critical part in guiding the organization’s legal strategy to align with its business objectives and mission to serve the healthcare needs of the community.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide expert legal advice to the Board of Directors, CEO, and senior management on strategic and operational matters, including healthcare regulations, corporate governance, and compliance.Oversee corporate governance, ensuring compliance with bylaws, corporate policies, and relevant state and federal laws.Ensure that KHS complies with all applicable healthcare regulations, including state and federal healthcare laws (e.g., Medi-Cal, HIPAA, CMS guidelines), insurance regulations, and any other pertinent regulations.Review, draft, and negotiate key contracts, including provider agreements, vendor contracts, and other organizational agreements.Identify and manage legal risks for the organization. Develop risk mitigation strategies, manage litigation, and oversee any investigations, claims, or legal actions involving KHS.Direct all legal aspects of litigation, including selecting and managing outside counsel, overseeing case strategies, and ensuring timely and effective resolution of disputes.Provide leadership and direction to the legal department, including hiring, training, and supervising attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.Oversee relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring effective and cost-efficient use of outside legal services.Develop and implement legal policies and procedures for the organization.Protect the organization’s intellectual property, ensuring that trademarks, copyrights, and other proprietary assets are secured and maintained.Provide counsel on labor and employment law, including employee relations, benefits, contracts, and disputes.Promote a culture of ethical business practices and integrity across the organization.Act as a liaison between the executive team and the Board, attending Board meetings and providing regular updates on legal matters.Employment StandardsMinimum QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered license to practice law from the State Bar of California.Nine years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed attorney in a comparable legal environment, with at least three years as a senior level attorney.Legal experience must include knowledge in the areas of public contracting and purchasing procedures, conflicts of interest, the Brown Act, and other areas of public law which impact the operations of KHS.Preferred QualificationsLegal experience working within health care, managed care organizations, or public entities is highly preferred.Certification in health care compliance.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesDemonstrable ability to influence and partner with executives and leaders to drive organizational change and achieve strategic objectives.Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to build and empower impactful teams.Ability to optimally engage and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.Ability to analyze and apply laws, legal principles, and precedents to specific local health plan matters.Presents oral and written statements of fact, law, and argument in a clear, logical, and persuasive manner.Skill in drafting legal documents such as resolutions, contracts, and legal procedures.Ability to maintain confidential information according to legal and professional standards.Possesses a strong understanding of regulatory requirements for a public agency in the delivery of health care services.Has a comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to public entities in California.Demonstrates expertise in the areas of health plan licensing, regulatory compliance, managed care operations, and provider and government contracts.We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $363,983 - $482,278