Counsel

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Job Title

Counsel

Location

Weston

Facility

CC Florida Weston

Department

Law Department-Executive Administration

Job Code

000948

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Cleveland Clinic law department is hiring a counsel member to assist with a variety of corporate transactions. The qualified candidate must be able to provide a wide variety of regulatory advice and counsel regarding Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement matters, federal and state fraud and abuse laws, the Stark law, telemedicine, state health care and licensing laws and have demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating and supervising complex contract administration. Experience with a law firm or large in-house law department is required.

An ideal candidate would have experience with supporting strategy, contracts, and acquisitions. Experience within transactional health law is an added bonus.

We are open to hiring a candidate to report to Weston, Indian River, or Martin Health Systems of the Cleveland Clinic. These would be on a hybrid model as well.

The candidate MUST be registered with FL Bar to be considered for this position due to the nature of the role.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Maintains expertise in assigned subject matter areas, advises appropriate members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise and actively seeks out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance within those areas of law.
• Ensures timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned areas.
• Identifies and proactively seeks to implement measures to bring legal services to the organization in the most effective way possible.
• Cooperates effectively and takes leadership roles as requested on projects and teams within the Law Department and within the organization.
• Relates professionally and effectively with people at all levels of the organization and utilizes excellent problem-solving, writing and organizational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA accredited law school.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• Member in Good Standing of the Florida Bar is required. Florida Bar Health Law Certification is a strong plus.

Complexity of Work:

• Exercises independent judgment and discretion to perform legal services.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Requires 5 or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least two years specifically in the area of practice, and a strong understanding of the operation of a regulated industry.
• Experience with a law firm or large in-house law department is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operated office equipment, normal or corrected vision, hearing and speech.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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