In-House Counsel at Beecan Health in Glendale, CO, USA

Job description

• Vivage Beecan is seeking an experienced and strategic In-House Counsel to provide legal guidance and support across a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and senior care operations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and facility operators, ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations while mitigating legal risk and supporting organizational growth.
• The In-House Counsel will oversee a broad range of legal matters, including healthcare regulatory compliance, labor and employment issues, contract negotiations, litigation management, corporate governance, risk management, and operational support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the long-term care industry and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• At Vivage Beecan, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents, patients, families, and employees across our network of long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. As In-House Counsel, you will play a critical role in protecting the organization, supporting strategic growth initiatives, promoting regulatory excellence, and helping ensure the highest standards of care throughout our communities.

Responsibilities

• Legal & Regulatory Compliance
• Provide legal counsel regarding healthcare laws and regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, CMS regulations, state licensing requirements, and long-term care compliance standards.
• Advise leadership and facility administrators on regulatory investigations, surveys, audits, and enforcement actions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting healthcare operations and recommend proactive compliance measures.
• Support the organization's compliance and ethics programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Contract Management
• Vendor and service agreements
• Managed care contracts
• Professional services agreements
• Real estate and lease agreements
• Business associate agreements
• Employment and consulting contracts
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Employment & Labor Relations
• Employee relations
• Workplace investigations
• Disciplinary actions
• Wage and hour compliance
• Leave administration
• ADA, FMLA, EEOC, and discrimination matters
• Partner with Human Resources to develop policies and procedures that reduce legal exposure and support employee engagement.
• Litigation & Risk Management
• Manage and coordinate litigation, disputes, claims, and administrative proceedings.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on medical liability, employment, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Evaluate legal risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Support incident response activities and assist with claims management and insurance matters.
• Corporate Governance & Business Support
• Provide counsel to executive leadership regarding strategic business initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, and operational matters.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee matters.
• Review organizational policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions as needed.
• Privacy & Information Security
• Advise on privacy and data security matters, including HIPAA compliance, breach response, and information governance practices.
• Collaborate with compliance and IT teams regarding cybersecurity and patient privacy concerns.

Requirements

• Required
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with a state bar association.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with significant experience in healthcare law, long-term care, or regulated healthcare environments.
• Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• CMS requirements
• HIPAA
• Employment law
• Contract law
• Healthcare compliance
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, home health agencies, or other post-acute healthcare providers.
• Prior in-house healthcare legal experience.
• Experience with healthcare transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
• Knowledge of multi-state healthcare operations.

Skills

Required

• CMS requirements
• HIPAA
• Employment law
• Contract law
• Healthcare compliance

Benefits

• Salary Range
• $180,000 - $250,000 annually
• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000, depending on experience, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, and demonstrated expertise in healthcare law and long-term care operations.
• Benefits
• Vivage Beecan offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education Opportunities