Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research/ Transactions (SVP & Office ofGeneral Counsel)

< Johns Hopkins University is seeking anAssociate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research/ Transactions. This attorney will act as a healthcare transactions expert and provide legal guidance and counsel on transactions involving physician group acquisitions, healthcare affiliations and services agreements. Working as part of a team that includes finance, planning and other professionals, this individual will be the legal and compliance expert in structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of healthcare transactions.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as lead transactional attorney on behalf of JHU in negotiating, structuring, and managing joint JHU/JHHS affiliations with, and acquisitions of, third party entities including health systems, FQHCs, physician practices and community hospitals.Spot regulatory issues and, in partnership with other internal and external counsel as needed, ensure compliance with the Stark Act and antikickback laws.Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments affecting healthcare providers.Advise on creating new service lines, new quality metrics programs and establishing new modes of healthcare service delivery (including telehealth, concierge, and related modalities).Assist in the documentation of agreements within a growing academic medical center, including agreements among the components of that academic medical center.Advise on healthcare and billing compliance, in partnership with the Chief Compliance Officer, telemedicine matters, and on faculty/physician compensation.Provide guidance and assistance to other colleagues in the University's Office of the Senior Vice President and General Counsel in a highly collaborative fashion.Minimum QualificationsA Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar association. Satisfaction of all applicable requirements for attorneys practicing in-house in the State of Maryland.Five or more (5+) years of legal experience, including advising health care clients, preferably academic medical centers, or similar complex health care organizations.Experience drafting documents of substantial complexity in a high-volume environment, including acquisition documents for physician practices, and negotiating professional services, employment, and other agreements involving physicians and physician groups.Subject matter expertise involving healthcare regulatory issues that arise in the context of transactions.Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred QualificationsExtensive knowledge in the areas of healthcare service contracts, physician compensation and employment law, and related transaction is preferred.Experience in emerging models of compensation in health care and compliance with CMS regulations and related laws is desired.Strong relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively and be a highly supportive member of multiple legal/client teams.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with all levels of university and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, physicians, patients, visitors, and attorneys.Track record of maintaining positive, collaborative, and effective relationships with physicians, peers, subordinates, and superiors.Excellent legal analytical skills.Able to manage a high volume of work and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.A counselor, mediator, and problem solver.A team player with superior listening skills.Integrity of the highest order.Classified Title: Associate General CounselJob Posting Title (Working Title):Associate General Counsel, Healthcare & Research/ Transactions (SVP & Office of General Counsel)Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PIStarting Salary Range: $135,900 - $238,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pmFLSA Status:ExemptLocation: Hybrid/Homewood Campus Department name: VP and General Counsel Office of Personnel area: University Administration >