Counsel

Description

PrimeCare Medical, Inc., a comprehensive health care service company providing care to county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout the Northeastern United States, is looking for an experienced in-house counsel to join our Legal Department, under the direction of our General Counsel. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience managing litigation cases and strategy, with the ability to identify areas of risk and provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions in the areas of regulatory compliance, business/contracts, professional liability, and employment matters. This role operates in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where the ideal candidate works independently to provide risk-based legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders based on sound research, regulatory compliance needs, and business requirements.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Manage litigation strategy, coordinate litigation matters with outside counsel and assist with the management of discovery.
• Identify and advise executive leadership and field managers on legal risks and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wage range of legal agreements including those for professional services, health care services, vendor and procurement services, and non-disclosure and data-sharing.
• Advise internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Provide guidance on federal, state, and local compliance requirements in a broad array of matters including accreditation standards, HIPAA and patient privacy, pharmaceutical/controlled substance compliance, as well as state-specific licensing and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational risk management.
• Provide training and guidance to operational teams on legal and compliance topics.
• Assist with policy development, updates, and implementation throughout the company footprint.
• Provide support and responses to legal claims, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Current, active bar admission in at least one of the following states: Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Hampshire, Florida, or Ohio.
• At least 5 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house) in one or more areas relevant to the position.
• Legal experience in health care or highly regulated environments is preferred but not required.