Counsel - Healthcare

• →Review, negotiate, and manage all provider and employment contracts. 

• →Provide counsel on various federal and state regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, fraud and abuse laws, Stark and anti-kickback issues, and licensure matters. 

• →Build state-compliant models while conducting regulatory diligence and oversight for existing and future markets. 

• →Review, negotiate, and approve real estate agreements including leases. 

• →Manage any labor and employment related disputes while creating and collaborating on policies and procedures to mitigate HR related risks. 

• →Serve as a resource for executive team members as it relates to the legal components of their various departments. 

• →Assist with ensuring awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and company policies and procedures. 

• →Build, develop, and oversee the Company's legal and compliance functions, including establishing processes, allocating resources, and managing internal and external legal support as the organization grows. 

• →Oversee the managed care and payor contracting, including contract negotiation, reimbursement provisions, regulatory considerations, and ongoing contractual compliance. 

• →Oversee and manage all litigation, claims, regulatory disputes, and other legal proceedings. Manage relationships with outside counsel, including selecting and retaining counsel, directing legal strategy, monitoring budgets, and ensuring effective and cost-efficient representation.  

• →Coordinate internal investigations and responses to subpoenas, government inquiries, regulatory investigations, and other legal matters. 

• 10+ years of corporate or operational healthcare experience. 

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school & active membership in at least one state bar where Serenity is active, preferably Arizona or Texas. 

• Ability to identify and manage legal risks within the healthcare environment, including those related to insurance, patient care, operations, and financial matters. 

• Familiarity with regulatory healthcare issues and leading responses to such issues 

• Expertise in negotiating and drafting contracts including employment agreements, payor contracts, corporate leases, and service vendor contracts. 

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks governing healthcare, and experience developing and implementing compliance programs. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments including operations, HR, marketing, revenue cycle & billing, finance, and IT. 

Serenity is a growing organization focused on helping individuals build confidence, develop positive habits, and achieve meaningful progress. By combining structured programs, innovative tools, and a people-first approach, our team creates supportive experiences that help individuals move forward in powerful ways. 

Serenity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.