Legal Counsel

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emplify Health seeks an experienced in-house Counsel to lead legal strategy for healthcare and business matters. Reporting to the Legal Services Director, you will work across departments to anticipate, identify, and manage legal issues within healthcare, privacy, employment, and regulatory areas.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of healthcare law experience, HIPAA expertise, strong contract review skills, and a Wisconsin license (or license within 6 months); multi-state licensure in IA/MI/WI

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and Wisconsin license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy across healthcare and business areas.
• Collaborate with departments to anticipate and manage legal issues.
• Provide advice and innovative solutions to improve outcomes and care.

Skills

Healthcare law

HIPAA

Contract review

Regulatory matters

Risk mitigation

Employment law

Education

J.D. required

Tools

None

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40In-House Legal CounselDepartment: Legal ServicesFTE Status : Full-Time | 1.0Location: 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. requiredCertification/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. To learn more about the specific benefits available in your area, please inquire with the recruiter during the application process.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.I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.Equal Opportunity Employer