Attorney

UK Beyond Blue

Morehead, KY

Professional

Full Time, Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Posted 01/30/2026

Req # 5341

Responsible for providing in-house legal counsel to the organization on patient care delivery, risk management, human resources issues, medical staff, physician network services, and business matters. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Advises leadership on legal risks and opportunities. Coordinates with departments to address legal concerns. Supports organizational goals through effective legal guidance.

• Supports the preparation and coordination of organizational contracts.
• Assures legal soundness of contracts in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Reviews internal and external contracts as necessary.
• Represents the organization in negotiations and legal proceedings.
• Informs leadership of pertinent issues, changes, or cases in health law.
• Participates in or coordinates special projects as assigned by leadership.
• Advises on legal issues related to partnership structures and strategic planning.
• Assists Risk Management and Human Resources on litigation and benefits administration.
• Supports medical staff credentialing, bylaws, and quality or disciplinary issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Juris Doctor in law

2+ years of experience in law, political science, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

N/A

• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional
• Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional
• Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
  4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
  1. Never
• Repetitive motion:
  4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• Working at heights above 4 feet:
  1. Never
• Working in confined spaces:
  1. Never
• Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• Job-related travel:
  2. Occasional
• Loud noises:
  1. Never
• Temperature extremes:
  1. Never
• Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
  1. Never
• Radiation:
  1. Never
• Burns:
  1. Never
• Cut/Punctures:
  1. Never
• Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
  1. Never
• Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
  1. Never
• Combative/violent people:
  1. Never
• Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

N/A