Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel provides legal guidance on health care operations, insurance, HIPAA, and affiliated entity matters and attends to other legal needs for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.

Responsible for legal services relating to the day-to-day operations of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, KelseyCare Advantage, and affiliated entities (pharmacy, ASC, radiology), including compliance with organizational documents.

Oversee and handle legal issues that may arise, including advising physicians, executives, directors, HR, etc.

Review and negotiate complex and routine contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements

Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems, develop strategies to avoid costly litigation, and reduce potential areas of risk. Develop form contract templates for use by other departments and review contracts required by the organization.

Participate as needed in acquisition or divestiture transactions, including onboarding of new acquisitions and compiling due diligence materials. 

Assist in developing processes, templates, and training materials and utilizing available technologies to improve and promote efficiency, consistency, and compliance with regulatory and business requirements.

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Location: Pearland Administrative Office

Department: General Counsel

Job Type: Full Time 

Salary Range: $167,755 - $207,217 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)

Qualifications

Education

Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree 

Experience

Required: Minimum of 6 years’ health law experience.

Preferred: Experience within a health care organization

License(s)

Required: Texas (TX) license to practice law

Special Skills

Required: Experience in negotiating and drafting contracts in a variety of settings.

Preferred: Knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws

Other 

Required: Excellent communication and time management skills

Preferred: N/A

Working Environment: Office

About Us

Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares. 

Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Matching 401K
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Medical Education allowance