Legal Counsel
We are eClinicalWorks. We are a privately held leader in healthcare IT, providing comprehensive, cloud based EHR/PRM solutions to medical professionals worldwide to improve workflows and reduce the risk of physician burnout. We care. We are committed to positive change. And that’s where you come in. Do you value creativity and innovation? Great, so do we. At eClinicalWorks, we share a passion for improving healthcare through dedication, education, and teamwork. Everyone has that one thing they’re really good at. We value your talent and want you to join our fast-paced, fun, and culturally diverse environment. Ready to make a difference? Apply today. Position Overview The Legal Counsel will assist on day-to-day legal matters and will work closely with the Associate General Counsel. The Legal Counsel for eClinicalWorks will assist in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and advising business teams on laws and regulations that may impact internal teams and products. This position will also assist with a range of other matters which would include anti-corruption and health care laws, intellectual property, privacy and artificial intelligence, litigation, marketing and promotions and dispute resolution. Assistance will be provided on special projects with other departments as needed. Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing ongoing advice and support related to a wide variety of commercial contracts, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of master service agreements and security addendums with payors, software license agreements, development and partnership arrangements, confidentiality agreements, and business associate agreements
- Provide leadership and legal advice on a range of legal matters, including contracts, marketing and promotions, anti-corruption, health care regulatory guidance, artificial intelligence, and general corporate matters
- Lead, anticipate, and drive solutions for a range of legal and business issues
- Provide advice regarding customer and other commercial/business disputes
- Review, develop, implement, communicate, enforce, and monitor contract review compliance as well as other processes, policies, and procedures
- Work closely with Associate General Counsel and outside counsel on relevant matters
- Participate, interact, and engage on sales or vendor related negotiations
- Review and respond to subpoenas or other legal documents that are received in the ordinary course of business
- Conduct legal research as needed
- Assisting in the implementation of legal processes required to determine the privileges, obligations, and rights of the organization
- With the assistance of the Associate General Counsel and/or external counsel, determine the advisability of defending or initiating a lawsuit
- Assisting in the application for registration or copyrights of the products, devices, processes, and trademarks of the organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from accredited university is required
- 4+ years of direct experience with commercial contracts and business law background, including at least 2 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is required
- Member in good standing with the Missouri Bar, Massachusetts Bar or other state
- 2+ years of experience developing and implementing legal solutions is preferred
- Mix of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
- Health law experience strongly is preferred
Other Skills/Abilities
- Team player attitude
- Organized with attention to detail
- Sound data entry skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Must be customer service oriented and take ownership
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Sound analytical and problem – solving skills
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Tools
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex legislation and regulations
- Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams to meet key milestones under tight timelines and stressful conditions
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation styles to interact with diverse audiences, including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates
Compensation
Salary Range - $140,000 - $160,000 USD This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range above, exclusive of potential bonuses. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as professional background, skills, education, and experience. eClinicalWorks offers a rich suite of benefits which include the following: eighteen days of Paid Time Off per year which scales based on tenure; nine Paid Holidays and one Floating Holiday; insurance for eligible employees which includes medical, dental, vision, basic life, short term disability, long term disability, business travel accident, and accidental death and dismemberment. As well, we offer a 401(k) plan with a Company safe harbor contribution; Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care for eligible employees; limited personal leave; additional voluntary benefits, including additional insurance (hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability buy up, pet), genetic testing, legal plan, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment; and an annual discretionary bonus for eligible employees. eClinicalWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences that bring us together and help create a healthy world. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job