Senior Counsel

Description

Senior Counsel position is incentive eligible.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel? At Health Trust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

This position reports to the Managing Counsel of Health Trust Purchasing Group (“Health Trust”). The position will be responsible for drafting agreements, reviewing agreements, negotiating with opposing parties on terms for agreements, and consulting on issues related to agreements, primarily with suppliers of products, equipment, services, and software used by Health Trust members and HCA affiliates.

• Provide legal support for vendor contracts to be entered into between any supplier of products, equipment, services, and/or software and Health Trust for access by Health Trust member institutions.
• Provide legal support for vendor contracts to be entered into between any supplier of products, equipment, services, and/or software and any HCA affiliated entity, including HCA Supply Chain operations, HCA Divisions and Facilities, HCA corporate departments, and Parallon.
• Provide legal support for membership agreements related to Health Trust and Advantage Trust GPO programs.
• Provide legal support for med/surg agreements related to Health Trust and HCA programs.
• Draft agreements and templates; coordinate with the internal business clients to ensure proper legal documents are used; review edits proposed by other contracting parties; negotiate with other parties to arrive at mutually acceptable language; and assist business clients in finalizing documents for signatures.
• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and other legal issues related to group purchasing and healthcare supply chain operations.
• Draft and negotiate custom pricing agreements for specific Health Trust members.
• Provide legal guidance on compliance with various healthcare laws and regulations, especially the Anti‑kickback laws and regulations, the Discount Safe Harbor, and the GPO Safe Harbor.
• Accomplish special projects as assigned by the Managing Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• JD Degree from accredited Law School
• Contracting experience required
• Software/security experience preferred
• 10+ years of experience
  
  Member of the TN Bar, ability to be waived into the TN Bar, or willing to take the TN Bar exam.

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. Health Trust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits.

With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, Health Trust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry‑leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

Health Trust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan…