General Counsel is responsible for providing a broad range of healthcare and corporate legal services with a strong emphasis on healthcare transactions, employment law, business and commercial contracting and risk mitigation. The General Counsel must also spend time as a generalist on other legal issues as they arise.

POSITION DESCRIPTION / DUTIES

•Advise and educate management on a variety of legal issues relating to general corporate matters including healthcare regulatory compliance, reimbursement, tax-exemption, anti-trust, corporate governance, risk management, finance, branding, vendor contracting, real estate and facilities, intellectual property, information technology, mergers and acquisitions, employment, and hospital licensure.

•Accurately and efficiently draft, review and negotiate contracts for ABA Centers, such as employment agreements, service agreements, affiliation agreements, business associate agreements, corporate documents, philanthropy events, release and/or settlement agreements, technology, and transfer agreements.

•Counsels on employment law issues, leaves of absence, wage and hour issues, and benefits.

•Conducts investigations, drafts responses to administrative charges, and provides input on policies, procedures, and employee handbooks. 

•Keeps up to date on new and pending federal and state legislation, rules and regulations, and industry developments in the area of employment law. 

•Advises and collaborates with key leaders to develop new processes, identifies and mitigates legal issues, and assists in crafting solutions to protect the company's interests. 

•Conducts legal research and analysis to provide recommendations and prepares written opinions and guidance for management teams. 

•Provide general legal support for various corporate service areas, such as Marketing, Communications, Finance, Privacy, Risk Management, Audit Services, Compliance and Accounting.

•Identify and analyze new or emerging areas of risk and manage or provide support with respect to general legal matters.

•Contribute with respect to operational decisions and related business considerations within the legal framework.

•Conduct legal research as necessary to perform job duties 

•Work with outside counsel in managing litigation (e.g., employment, workers compensation, and other legal conflicts).

ABA Centers of America Culture

ABA Centers of America is a supercharged environment propelled by collaboration through our philosophy: “Empowering Your Ambition.” The expectation for each team member is to provide a highly supportive high-performance work environment. ABA Centers of America team members are charged with:

• Identifying challenges and collaborating with team members to devise creative solutions and measurable outcomes
• Motivating team members to be their best while holding them accountable to maintain the company’s excellent service standards
• Establishing and maintaining open and honest communication, always sharing information
• Continual learning, teaching and development
• Leading and driving initiatives to completion

Technology

Technology is an essential part of managing the needs of our business. Team members are expected to use the instruments and systems identified as efficient and effective methods to manage day-to-day operations in their role. We encourage feedback on new and emerging systems and/or instruments that may promote more efficiencies and better performance.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team members are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Human Resources.

Environmental Stewardship and Safety

• All team members are responsible for preserving the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the facility. Team members are expected to keep work and common break spaces tidy and to adhere to infection control protocols and policies.
• Team members are expected to adhere to facility safety requirements, report unsafe practices or equipment, and, if applicable, use the appropriate protective equipment as needed.
• Depending on role, and during the daily course of duties, team members may have to lift, twist, pull or push. Team members must be able to manage these activities up to 60 lbs.
• Any accident or incident must be reported immediately to a member of management for proper recording.

Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include a pre-employment background investigation and drug test. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including a base salary with performance-based incentives, medical, deal, vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k).

Team Members excluded from Federal Healthcare Programs.

ABA Centers of America operates facilities that receive federal funding and may not employ or contract with an individual or entity that has been excluded from health care programs (for example, Medicare or Medicaid). Accordingly, if a team member or agent has been excluded from or is under investigation and may be excluded, they must notify a member of management immediately.