Legal Counsel

Emplify Health; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Job summary

Bellin Health Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced In-House Counsel to lead legal strategy across healthcare and business functions. This full-time role reports to the Legal Services Director and requires 3 days in office weekly in Green Bay or La Crosse, WI.

A J.D. is required, with WI licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months; licensure in IA, MI, or MN is preferred. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience handling healthcare, corporate, risk, privacy, regulatory and

Qualifications

• J.D. is required and licensed to practice in WI or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Wisconsin license or ability to obtain within 6 months; licensing in IA, MI or MN preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience handling healthcare, corporate, risk, business and contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy across healthcare and business functions.
• Report directly to the Legal Services Director and collaborate across departments.
• Ensure risk mitigation, privacy, regulatory and contractual compliance.

Skills

Healthcare law

HIPAA

Contract review

Risk mitigation

Regulatory matters

Education

J.D.

Job description

US:WI:Green Bay:1920 Libal St or Hybrid | Professional & Technical | Full-Time

Description

In-House Legal Counsel

Department: Legal Services

FTE Status : Full-Time | 1.0

Location: Must reside within a reasonable driving distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI for frequent on-site needs. This role requires 3 days in office in either La Crosse or Green Bay, WI.

Emplify Health is looking for a skilled, experienced attorney (5-7 years) to lead legal strategy across healthcare and business. Join us to innovate, protect, and empower a top health system dedicated to transforming care and improving lives!

Job Description:

This is an in-house position for an experienced attorney with a minimum of five to seven years of experience handling general health care, general corporate, risk mitigation, business, privacy, employment, regulatory and contractual matters. Reporting directly to the Legal Services Director, the Legal Counsel will work collaboratively and respectfully across departments to anticipate, identify, and manage Bellin's (and its affiliates) legal issues. Legal Counsel will develop strategies and offer advice and innovative solutions to empower Emplify Health to improve outcomes, efficiencies, and the experience of care within the parameters of law.

Ideal candidates will have extensive expertise in healthcare law, HIPAA, patient relations, contract review, external affairs, and information technology. The ideal candidate will also possess a solution-oriented mindset to effectively address challenges and drive positive outcomes.

Qualifications:

Education: J.D. required

Certification/Registration/Licensure: Wisconsin Law license or ability to obtain license within 6 months required; Licensed to practice in the state of Iowa, Michigan, or Minnesota is preferred.

Experience: 5-7 years of experience handling general health care, risk mitigation, business and contractual matters.

What you'll get:

Tailored Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that varies based on your location.

Flexible work location: While this role offers some flexibility in work location, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of La Crosse or Green Bay, WI due to on-site needs. In addition, candidates must reside in WI, MN, IA, or MI at the time of hire.