[Hiring] In-House Counsel @BURNETT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC

Role Description

We are seeking a confident, strategic, and detail-oriented In-House Counsel to partner closely with executive leadership in managing legal risk across a growing healthcare organization with multiple corporate entities. This role will serve as the primary internal legal resource for:

• Employment law
• Employee and former employee disputes
• Corporate compliance
• Contract and MOU development
• Healthcare-related legal matters, including insurance and billing issues

This position will also oversee corporate governance and compliance activities across multiple companies, including:

• Maintaining corporate records
• Ensuring timely filings
• Tracking regulatory deadlines to keep all entities in good standing

The ideal candidate is practical, solutions-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling complex and sometimes contentious matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school.
• Member in good standing at the State Bar of California.
• 1-2 years of experience in a legal role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, PHI, and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-starter who takes ownership of daily responsibilities and projects and influences others across the business to ensure objectives are met.

Requirements

• Provide legal guidance on California employment law matters, including discipline, termination, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations.
• Manage and respond to employee and former employee claims, demand letters, administrative complaints, and litigation.
• Develop and implement legal strategy to defend the organization against employment-related claims.
• Conduct or support internal investigations related to employee complaints or allegations.
• Advise leadership on legally sound personnel decisions and risk mitigation.
• Manage corporate governance and compliance activities across multiple entities.
• Prepare, file, and maintain required corporate documents, including annual statements, registrations, and renewals.
• Track and monitor all corporate filing deadlines to ensure entities remain in good standing.
• Maintain corporate records, licenses, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with accountants, registered agents, and regulatory agencies regarding entity requirements.
• Support formation, dissolution, restructuring, and maintenance of corporate entities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a centralized compliance calendar for all corporate filings and regulatory deadlines.
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to HR and leadership on sensitive employee matters.
• Review and advise on high-risk employment actions, including terminations and disciplinary decisions.
• Draft and revise employment policies, handbooks, and procedures.
• Provide legal training to managers and leadership on employment law compliance.
• Identify potential legal risks and recommend preventative strategies.
• Support organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), vendor agreements, settlement agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms to protect the organization’s interests.
• Ensure agreements comply with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide legal guidance on partnerships, acquisitions, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide legal guidance related to healthcare billing, reimbursement, and payer disputes.
• Support the organization during audits, pre-payment reviews, and claims investigations.
• Advise leadership on compliance with healthcare regulations and documentation requirements.
• Assist with responses to insurance inquiries, recoupments, and payment disputes.
• Collaborate with billing, compliance, and operations teams to mitigate financial and regulatory risk.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting healthcare reimbursement and compliance.
• Provide direct legal counsel to executive leadership on operational and strategic decisions.
• Evaluate legal risk associated with new programs, policies, and business initiatives.
• Develop practical legal solutions that support organizational goals.
• Monitor changes in employment, healthcare, and corporate laws and advise leadership on necessary adjustments.
• Support organizational growth, expansion, and new service development.

Benefits

• Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000/year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees working 30+ hrs/week)
• 401(k) retirement plan, for those who have accrued 1000 hours of service within 12 months.
• Aflac supplemental insurance options (for employees working 30+ hrs/week)
• LifeCare Employee Assistance Program: includes free confidential counseling, referrals, and wellness resources
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program: exclusive savings on everyday purchases and services