Legal Counsel - Remote US at Public Partnerships LLC

Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and "self" direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation's largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services.

Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at ~~~ ).

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide legal and practical guidance to management personnel on day-to-day legal matters including compliance with applicable contracts, laws and regulations; resolution of personnel issues; drafting and reviewing policies and procedures; and the application of information privacy and security requirements to the business environment.
• Draft, negotiate and/or review client and vendor contracts, license agreements, standard terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements and other contractual documents. Review and advise on federal state and local procurement documents and processes.
• Support compliance personnel in various operational activities, including audits, attestations, and internal investigations.
• Advise and assist with information technology implementations to ensure efficient functioning of the Legal Department, and in particular, the implementation of an enterprise-wide contract management system.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory activity to identify and communicate changes impacting the company's businesses.
• Perform other legal duties or functions as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:
• Experience with governmental procurement processes required. Specific experience with federal procurements and contracts is a plus.
• Experience reviewing and drafting contractual documents.
• Experience with state and federal information privacy and security requirements.
• Familiarity with the health care marketplace, including the Medicaid and Medicare regulatory structures.
• Ability to draft clear and concise documents including policies, contracts and memoranda.
• Sound and well-reasoned legal and practical judgment and guidance.
• Legal and problem-solving skills including negotiation, advocacy, and drafting skills.
• Excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal background that reflects the diverse responsibilities of the position.
• Competence with Microsoft Office software.

Qualifications:

Education:

Juris Doctor Degree and Massachusetts Bar membership

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant transactional, corporate and compliance experience as an attorney. Previous in-house and/or large firm experience preferred.

Public Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PPL, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PPL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

PPL does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, protected veteran status, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.