Healthcare General Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

Capital Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Trenton, NJ. This full-time role provides legal advice on healthcare contracts, physician and vendor agreements, and regulatory compliance to CHMG and the Capital Health Management Team.

You will support complex transactions, policy development, and risk mitigation while coordinating with Compliance and external counsel. Strong drafting skills and experience in non-profit healthcare are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and NJ bar admission or eligibility.
• Minimum two years' healthcare contracts, vendor and physician agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Stark, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, and nonprofit law.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and reviews corporate documents, such as articles, bylaws, operating agreements, board resolutions and minutes, policies and credentialing determinations.
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates and approves physician, clinical and vendor contracts for CHMG and Capital Health, focusing on compliance and business needs.
• Coordinates and manages significant transactions, including due diligence, transaction structures, approvals, and post-closing actions.
• Researches federal and state laws, regulations, guidelines, opinions and cases for healthcare issues and compliance.
• Provides guidance to CHMG and Compliance on regulatory matters and policy development.
• Assists in managing claims and litigation, including coordination with stakeholders and preparation of pleadings.
• Develops and presents training programs on legal topics within the Compliance Program.
• Mentors junior staff and collaborates with external counsel and consultants.

Skills

Healthcare contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Capital Health is seeking an Associate General Counsel in Trenton, NJ. This full-time role provides legal advice on healthcare contracts, physician and vendor agreements, and regulatory compliance to CHMG and the Capital Health Management Team.

You will support complex transactions, policy development, and risk mitigation while coordinating with Compliance and external counsel. Strong drafting skills and experience in non-profit healthcare are essential.