Associate Counsel - Remote; CA, WA, OR, MT, NM, AK, TX

Overview

Associate Counsel - Remote (CA, WA, OR, MT, NM, AK, TX)

Seattle, WA

Req

Job Category:
Legal

Shift: Day

Schedule:

Full time

Calling All Strategic Advisors!

Are you a legal expert with a passion for healthcare and a strategic vision for the future? Join Providence St. Joseph Health as our Associate Counsel and become a key player in shaping healthcare delivery across our dynamic organization.

This position can be based in CA, OR, WA, AK, TX, MT, or NM.

The Associate Counsel at Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) provides general legal services and oversees specific projects under the guidance of Senior Corporate Counsel and Corporate Counsel. This role offers legal advice, consultation, policy analysis, and interpretation across various areas of law and policy. Key responsibilities include conducting research and analysis for policy recommendations, preparing written opinions and guidance for executive management and internal clients, and drafting and reviewing contracts, particularly for physician and vendor agreements.

The Associate Counsel stays updated on legal developments affecting hospital and physician requirements and ensures timely responses to client needs, with strong teamwork skills being essential.

• Deliver strategic and pragmatic legal services across PSJH, ensuring practical resolutions to complex legal challenges.
• Collaborate with Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) colleagues to provide timely and effective legal solutions under the supervision of Senior Corporate Counsel.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for PSJH hospital administrative teams, addressing their legal needs and challenges.
• Conduct research and draft legal opinions to resolve complex legal issues, working with senior attorneys on complicated matters.
• Participate in the supervision and preparation of defense in non-malpractice litigation, developing strategies with outside counsel.
• Stay informed of legal developments and deepen expertise in healthcare law areas like Stark Law, Anti-kickback Statute, and HIPAA.
• Provide legal guidance to PSJH's corporate and community Boards.
• Review and draft routine contracts independently and offer advice on complex contracts collaboratively.
• Assist in creating presentations and summaries for ongoing legal education on regulatory changes.
• Draft and review legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Guide Providence’s Integrity, Audit, and Compliance Services Department in investigations and policy development.

• Educational Requirement: A J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare-related legal field (private law firm, in-house or public/regulatory setting).
• Bar Admission: Obtain admission to the California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Alaska, Montana, or New Mexico State Bar within one year of hire.

• Impactful Work:
  Contribute to transforming healthcare through strategic legal leadership.
• Professional Growth:
  Develop expertise in healthcare law and collaborate with a dedicated legal team.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with PSJH’s values and passionate professionals.
• Dynamic Setting:
  Navigate a rapidly evolving industry with impactful legal work.

If you’re a strategic advisor with a passion for healthcare, apply to help shape the future of healthcare delivery at PSJH!

Redmond, WA or Renton, WA or Irvine, CA

• Min: $79.52
• Max: $127.13

Portland, OR or Anchorage, AK

• Min: $76.29
• Max: $121.96

Missoula, MT or Hobbs, NM

• Min: $61.42
• Max: $98.19

Lubbock, TX

• Min: $58.19
• Max: $93.02

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, 1,000+ clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico,…