What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at Gundersen Health System?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
In-House Legal Counsel
Job Description
This is an in-house position for an experienced attorney with a minimum of five to seven years of experience handling general health care, general corporate, risk mitigation, business, privacy, employment, regulatory and contractual matters. Reporting directly to the Legal Services Director, the Legal Counsel will work collaboratively and respectfully across departments to anticipate, identify, and manage Bellin's (and its affiliates) legal issues. Legal Counsel will develop strategies and offer advice and innovative solutions to empower Emplify Health to improve outcomes, efficiencies, and the experience of care within the parameters of law.
Ideal candidates will have extensive expertise in healthcare law, HIPAA, patient relations, contract review, external affairs, and information technology. The ideal candidate will also possess a solution-oriented mindset to effectively address challenges and drive positive outcomes.
Qualifications
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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
In-House Legal Counsel
- Department: Legal Services
- FTE Status: Full-Time | 1.0
- Location: Must reside within a reasonable driving distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI for frequent on-site needs. This role requires 3 days in office in either La Crosse or Green Bay, WI.
Job Description
This is an in-house position for an experienced attorney with a minimum of five to seven years of experience handling general health care, general corporate, risk mitigation, business, privacy, employment, regulatory and contractual matters. Reporting directly to the Legal Services Director, the Legal Counsel will work collaboratively and respectfully across departments to anticipate, identify, and manage Bellin's (and its affiliates) legal issues. Legal Counsel will develop strategies and offer advice and innovative solutions to empower Emplify Health to improve outcomes, efficiencies, and the experience of care within the parameters of law.
Ideal candidates will have extensive expertise in healthcare law, HIPAA, patient relations, contract review, external affairs, and information technology. The ideal candidate will also possess a solution-oriented mindset to effectively address challenges and drive positive outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education: J.D. required
- Certification/Registration/Licensure: Wisconsin Law license or ability to obtain license within 6 months required; Licensed to practice in the state of Iowa, Michigan, or Minnesota is preferred.
- Experience: 5-7 years of experience handling general health care, risk mitigation, business and contractual matters.
- Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.
- Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to on-site needs. In addition, candidates must reside in WI, MN, IA, or MI at the time of hire.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer