Senior Corporate Counsel

Our Organization:
Welcome to Arkos Health! We are a value-based healthcare company providing solutions for payors and providers by combining unique technology with in-home, virtual, and in-clinical care for patients. Backed by a robust technology platform, innovative software, and a light human touch, Arkos Health is committed to delivering advanced and accessible community-based services allowing our clients to live healthier, more independent lives. How do we do this? Arkos serves health plans and provider organizations by managing their highest-risk and highest-cost populations. Our goal is to be the most valued partner to health plans, service providers, and the community we collectively serve.
How You'll Make a Difference:
Reporting to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, the Senior Corporate Counsel will assist in protecting Arkos Health's legal interests and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Provides expert legal support by drafting, amending, and negotiating complex healthcare contracts with an emphasis on value-based care (VBC). Supports the organization by delivering hands-on counsel to all levels of the executive staff and assists in managing the operations of the legal department.
Please note: Must reside and be fully authorized to work in the US.
**We are seeking remote applicants, preferably in Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, or any state except California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, and Washington.
Benefits:

• Employer-paid Medical premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Dental premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Vision premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Life Insurance premiums at no cost to you
• Employer matching 401(k)
• 15 days annual combined sick/vacation and 9 days of holiday during your first year
• Your Birthday off!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides legal counsel and support throughout the organization and to the executive team and conducts legal research
• Drafts and reviews complex VBC contract and business negotiations that minimize risk
• Draft and negotiate agreements for a variety of strategic business tractions (mergers, acquisitions, etc.) and commercial contracts
• Manages several legal specialties to include but not limited to acquisitions, mergers, contractual law, VBC, and HIPAA, and governing regulations
• Assisting in supporting compliance program (OIG/SAMS/anti-kickback statute, fraud and abuse, and Stark Law)
• Assist with the management of corporate governance and compliance issues
• Participate in the development and improvement of corporate and compliance policies, procedures, and programs
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance in a healthcare setting
• Provides thorough knowledge and expertise in intellectual property, information security, and SEC
• Respond to and resolve sensitive inquiries from the executive team and external sources
• Drive and support efforts to reduce outside counsel spend
• Manage various special projects and deadlines as directed by General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer
• Assists in managing outside counsel and may participate in discovery or mediation as needed
• Maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation and jurisprudence affecting healthcare programs and activities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted and in good standing with at least one state bar
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a strong preference for VBC background, Medicaid, Medicare, and exclusion list
• Experience with national law firm strongly preferred, as well as in-house counsel role with healthcare company, preferably with large Plan or Payor
• Experience with public or PE/VC backed companies preferred
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues

Must complete ourCulture Index Survey.Take the assessment at https://go.cultureindex.com/s/bg3VS0H2kF. This is not a pass/fail test and does not measure intelligence.
Arkos Health EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Arkos Healthis a drug-free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Arkos Health participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. To view the details on this program, visit our career page at Careers - Arkos Health