Job Description:

Exceptional Service. Extraordinary People.

Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) is not only the country’s largest alternate site GPO, but also has established itself as a leading health care services and software company. This evolution reflects our commitment to stay abreast of changes in the alternate site health care market and invest in innovative solutions, software and services for our members including long-term care pharmacies, infusion pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, home medical equipment providers and assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

To learn more please visit www.mhainc.com

Does this position interest you? You should apply – even if you don’t match every single requirement! We're known as the country’s largest alternate site GPO. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond that MHA is a leading health care services and software company because of the outstanding individuals on our team.  We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

Job Purpose:

The position is located in the company’s headquarters in Florham Park, NJ.  The legal team currently consists of two attorneys and one paralegal in addition to the General Counsel. The principal responsibilities of the Senior Counsel will be to provide legal and regulatory advice to all our internal commercial business units and core functional groups, including HR and IT.  This includes drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts; analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations - most notably the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, antitrust and state privacy laws - and company policy.  MHA’s business is growing and dynamic, and the legal work is varied.  The environment is fast-paced and open and the legal department philosophy is to be trusted partners as well as legal counsel to the business.  The successful candidate will be adept at learning about the industry and competitive environment in which MHA operates; willing and able to handle a variety of matters and issues; eager to develop a proficiency in new areas of the law; and able to communicate effectively with all members of the employee base, including the President, the executive team and the national sales teams.

MHA will be unlike any place you’ve ever worked. (This won’t be just the daily grind!) You’ll join caring and passionate teams that collaborate to make a difference, deliver extraordinary results and bring unexpected happiness. Every day. Your effort, heart and creative ideas will be valued and rewarded. And we care about your well-being. So, we’ll strive to give you what you need to have a happy work/life balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver prompt legal advice to a variety of internal clients at various levels within the Company


• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including purchase agreements, license agreements, membership agreements, HIPAA business associate agreements and confidentiality agreements


• Provide advice regarding he structuring of transactions, alliances and payments to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to MHA business


• Create, review and update company templates as needed


• Assist in the development of processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, MHA policy and the Roper Code of Conduct


• Assist in preparation and delivery of training to employees


• Support acquisition activity, including due diligence document review

 

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:

• JD Degree from an accredited law school


• 5-10 years’ experience; mid to large law firm transactional experience a plus


• Experience in advising clients in the healthcare industry, specifically in one or more of the following areas: drug distribution, managed market reimbursement programs, Pharmacy benefit management


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Admission in good standing in at least one state bar and if not admitted in NJ willing to secure a NJ in-house limited license.

*MHA is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

What MHA Offers:

• Competitive salary, including an impressive total rewards and benefits package!


• Flexible Paid Time Off, including a hybrid work model, summer hours and at MHA your birthday is a holiday! 


• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs


• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being


• Casual office dress code – a friendly and welcoming environment


• Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development


• A dynamic, ambitious, fun work environment

MHA is a growing and evolving service and technology company, and what really makes us unique is our people. Because at our core, we’re a People Powered organization – and our people come first and our culture matters. We’ll help you find a fulfilling career path and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you’ll ever work!

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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