Health Law Counsel | Regulatory & Transactional Practice

Health Law Counsel | Regulatory & Transactional Practice

Koley Jessen seeks an experienced Health Law attorney to join its expanding Health Law Practice Group. This counsel position offers the opportunity to assume significant client responsibility, lead complex regulatory and transactional matters, and collaborate with a collegial team of attorneys dedicated to excellence in health law representation.

The firm's collaborative culture and commitment to professional development create an environment where attorneys thrive. We invest in one another's success, fostering both individual growth and collective achievement in service of our clients.

About the Practic

eThe Health Law Practice Group represents a diverse range of healthcare providers, including individual physicians, physician group practices, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The practice also represents individual providers in professional discipline matters before state licensing boards. This role does not involve personal injury litigation or medical malpractice defense

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Responsibiliti

• esAdvise physicians, physician groups, ASCs, specialty hospitals, and other healthcare providers on regulatory compliance, including Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law), the Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act matte
• rsStructure, draft, and negotiate physician employment agreements, professional services agreements, medical director agreements, and joint venture arrangements with attention to healthcare regulatory requiremen
• tsCounsel clients on Medicare reimbursement rules and regulations, including conditions of participation, billing compliance, and payor contracting consideratio
• nsAdvise on HIPAA compliance, healthcare privacy and data security requirements, breach response protocols, and related state privacy la
• wsAnalyze and advise on corporate governance, organizational structure, and operational compliance for healthcare entiti
• esRepresent individual healthcare providers in professional discipline matters before the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and other state licensing boards, including matters involvin

g:-Professional licensure investigations and proceedin

gs-Medical staff credentialing and privileging disput

es-Peer review and fair hearing proceedin

gs-Hospital and health system employment matte

rs-Graduate medical education program disput

es-Conduct due diligence and provide regulatory analysis for healthcare transactions, including acquisitions, affiliations, and practice formatio

ns-Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and contributing to practice group development initiativ

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Qualificati

• onsJuris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic rec
• ordMinimum of 6 years of health law experience in a law firm setting, with substantial exposure to provider-side regulatory and transactional matt
• ersDemonstrated knowledge of federal healthcare regulatory frameworks, including the Stark Law (Physician Self-Referral Law), Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and HIPAA privacy and security requireme
• ntsWorking knowledge of Medicare rules and reimbursement regulations, including conditions of participation and billing compliance requireme
• ntsFamiliarity with Nebraska state medical licensing statutes and regulations; experience with other state licensing frameworks is prefer
• redExperience advising physicians, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare providers on regulatory compliance and transactional matt
• ersExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for clie
• ntsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment and meticulous attention to det
• ailProven ability to manage multiple matters and priorities while maintaining high-quality work product under deadli
• nesCollegial, team-oriented approach with a commitment to mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to a collaborative practice environm
• entActive bar membership in Nebraska, or eligibility for admission to the Nebraska

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What Koley Jessen Of

• fersA collegial, people-focused culture that values collaboration and professional excell
• enceMeaningful opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement within the practice g
• roupOngoing professional development programs and continuing legal education sup
• portCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) with firm contribution; and employee wellness prog
• ramsModern office facilities in a convenient central Omaha loca

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Koley Jessen celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Koley Jessen strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on a person’s race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other ground prohibited by

law.
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