Liberty University

Liberty University

Chief Counsel Healthcare

Lynchburg, VA · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago
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About the role

  • An experienced attorney with a background in healthcare regulatory compliance, transactional matters, and general corporate law. This position works under the direction of the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel and supports a wide range of legal needs across the healthcare and clinical operation functions of the University, as well as its subsidiaries
  • and affiliates. The attorney will advise on matters involving healthcare regulations, clinical services, risk management, mergers and practice acquisitions, business entities, contracts, and compliance, while also supporting broader University legal initiatives. An attorney with additional experience in general transactional matters, who can also work

Responsibilities

  • Supports risk management activities, including incident review, mitigation strategies, and policy development.
  • Develops training materials and delivers presentations on legal compliance topics.
  • Works collaboratively with the legal team and supports the University's mission.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • An attorney with additional experience in general transactional matters, who can also work alongside the University's other attorneys on project assignments that reflect the wide-ranging needs of the University.
  • The role requires sound legal judgment, discretion, the ability to work independently, and a strong commitment to the University's mission.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
  • Experience conducting due diligence review of various acquisitions and business opportunities.
  • Experience working with clients in regulated industries, preferably at both federal and state levels.
  • Strong academic record at undergraduate and law school levels.
  • Active license in good standing to practice law in Virginia or eligibility to become licensed (or able to obtain a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate).
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience.
  • Experience advising on healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, Stark, Anti‑Kickback, EMTALA, licensing, and privacy laws.
  • Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating healthcare, merger and acquisitions, and other commercial contracts.
  • Familiarity with clinical operations, provider credentialing, billing/coding regulations, and healthcare risk management.
  • Experience with corporate governance, business entity formation, and maintenance of organizational documents.
  • Demonstrated walk as a committed Christian.
  • Successful completion of an acceptable background check.
  • Self-motivation with a strong work ethic.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of not‑for‑profit law and governance.
  • Experience with risk management or quality‑improvement systems.
  • Communication and Comprehension
  • Professional demeanor.

Skills

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Strong and effective drafting, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Compensation

  • All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and pri

Benefits

  • Provides legal advice and services to healthcare and clinical units, including medical operations, counseling services, wellness programs, and affiliated practices.
  • Reviews, drafts, and negotiates healthcare‑related contracts, including provider agreements, clinical services agreements, business associate agreements, affiliation agreements, and equipment or service arrangements.
  • Conducts due diligence and analysis related to healthcare partnerships, acquisitions, service expansions, or new clinical initiatives.
  • Interface with other University attorneys on their areas of specialty as they relate to healthcare operations (e.g., employment).
  • Coordinates with external healthcare counsel on specialized matters.
  • Interprets federal and state statutes, regulations, and rules applicable to healthcare operations.
  • Supports entity formation, governance, and maintenance for healthcare-related business entities.
  • Provides legal services and guidance to administrators and department leadership for the University and its healthcare-affiliated entities.
  • Advises on compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, EMTALA, Stark Law, Anti‑Kickback Statute, state licensing laws, privacy, and billing/coding requirements.
  • Stays informed of changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and related higher‑education trends.

Equal opportunity

  • The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.
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