Counsel-Associate General - Baptist Memorial Health

Summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, 350 N. Humphreys Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee ("Baptist") is seeking an experienced and dynamic health law attorney to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in healthcare regulations and a passion for navigating complex legal challenges in this rapidly evolving field.

Responsibilities
• Provide counsel on clinical research matters and advise Baptist Institutional Review Board and Clinical Research Institute
• Advise Baptist and its hospitals and healthcare providers on regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute
• Draft and negotiate complex healthcare contracts and agreements
• Stay abreast of changes in healthcare laws and regulations to proactively guide clients

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Qualifications
• J.D. degree and active bar membership or eligible for bar membership in Arkansas, Mississippi, or Tennessee
• 2+ years of legal experience, preferably with exposure to transactional and regulatory work
• Strong knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred
• 5+ years of experience in health law, preferably with a mix of transactional and regulatory work
• Mississippi bar membership
• Prior experience in-house at a healthcare organization or healthcare-related government agency
• Specific expertise in areas like clinical research, higher education law, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute or general and professional liability claims.

Join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare law. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in this rewarding and challenging field.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues in a dynamic industry
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Job Summary:

Position: 13098 - Counsel-Associate General
Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office
Department: HS Legal Corporate
Category: Legal
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area