General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St.
Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day.
Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives! Job Summary: The General Counsel will help create a new overall framework for a compliance department and offer guidance on a variety of legal and operational issues with a heavy focus on healthcare and senior living operations including: • Conducting legal research and reviewing company's litigation strategy pertaining to any legal actions.
• Advising in business strategic initiatives and corporate matters including affiliation and/or new business opportunities.
• Supporting business teams with contract negotiations, including contracts involving vendor relationships, providers, risk-transfer agreements, etc.
• Overseeing compliance with corporate governance and contracts (employment, real estate, vendors, etc.
) • Supporting ongoing operational compliance (clinical, residential and provider operations) including proactive risk identification and management and resolution of issues that arise.
• Advising on relevant federal and state laws, including regulations related to operations (PACE, RCFE, DPH), telehealth, utilization management, CMS regulations, etc.
• Reviewing new regulations, legislation, rules, etc.
proactively and communicating potential business impact.
• Overseeing or working closely with teams that may include Regulatory, Quality Improvement and Compliance, and other key stakeholders to identify and reduce known and potential regulatory, legal, and business risks.
• Supporting the use of outside legal counsel when needed.
• This position reports to the President and CEO.
Education: Juris Doctor Degree from accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in any U.
S.
jurisdiction Training and Experience: • Must have 3+ years of relevant experience gained in large law firm and/or in-house with a reputable law firm or in-house legal department • Must have experience with healthcare law, including anti-kickback laws, the False Claims Act, and other health care fraud and abuse laws • Experience in corporate governance, affiliations, M&A and real estate a plus.
• Experience with PACE, RCFE, DPH, SNF operations/regulations a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization • Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial/commercial issues • Provide training to the company on legal topics • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision St.
Paul’s Benefits: • Health, dental, vision, life • Same day pay available! • Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year! • Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year! • Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer • 403(b) with match • Child care available • Employee referral bonuses • Upward mobility! You Make Us Who We Are! At St.
Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected.
By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.
You matter! St.
Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960.
We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon.
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Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California.
We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St.
Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.
stpaulseniors.
org.
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Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer