Counsel - Healthcare

Serenity Mental Health Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Serenity Healthcare seeks an experienced In-House Counsel to oversee all legal activities and advise executives to ensure regulatory compliance across markets.

The role requires a JD and active bar admission (AZ or TX), with 10+ years in corporate or operational healthcare, and strong contract negotiation and regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Healthcare regulatory knowledge
• Contract negotiation experience
• Litigation management and outside counsel oversight
• Policy development and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate provider and employment contracts
• Advise on HIPAA, Stark, anti-kickback and licensure issues
• Oversee real estate leases and vendor contracts
• Manage labor and employment disputes and HR policies
• Lead legal and compliance function development
• Oversee regulatory investigations and subpoenas
• Coordinate internal investigations and responses

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Active state bar membership (AZ or TX)

Job description

Serenity Healthcare

Role: Counsel

Locations may include: Dallas, TX; Mesa, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Lehi, UT

Welcome to Serenity Healthcare, where we are revolutionizing mental healthcare and transforming lives. As we experience remarkable growth, with a 130+% year-over-year expansion for the past 8 years, we seek an exceptional In-House Counsel to oversee all legal activities while advising key stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits include

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

About Serenity

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 ofa background checkand drug screening.