Senior Legal Counsel

Overview: Inovalon is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal counsel on a wide range of matters in support of commercial transactions, product development and business expansion initiatives. The incumbent will further provide general support to the Chief Legal Officer and department leadership team, be a resource to others in the Legal and Compliance Department and work closely with internal business clients on various legal topics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters with a focus on commercial, regulatory compliance, HIPAA/data privacy and other business focused topics;
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial, technology/SaaS, privacy and other contracts/agreements from time-to-time including strategic collaborations and corporate initiatives;
• Counsel business leaders on topics relating to compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and Anti-Kickback Statute;
• Review and negotiate various data use agreements and other privacy and security related documentation, to include data sharing agreements, data processing agreements, privacy notices and privacy/security provisions;
• Lead and undertake special projects and support legal and compliance program initiatives;
• Participate as needed in M&A activities, including the onboarding of new acquisitions and compiling/reviewing due diligence materials as needed;
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with executives and other business leaders;
• Draft policies and internal control procedures, and conduct training to educate business partners;
• Monitor and interpret regulatory trends, federal/state healthcare legislation and provide timely guidance on related developments that may impact the business;
• Take on additional assignments and responsibilities as business needs dictate;
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon's policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon's Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of eight (8) years experience as a practicing attorney with at least five (5) years working at a law firm, corporate legal department or similar environment;
• Experience with a healthcare organization/company, another regulated industry or a healthcare-focused government agency is preferred but not required;
• Experience in commercial contracting or general corporate transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising business partners. Experience with SaaS and technology contracts is a plus;
• Familiarity with AI/ML models and the business of healthcare and its operations, including HIPAA, the Interoperability Rules, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and other healthcare-related compliance topics;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to handle a variety of matters with varying deadlines;
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, including translating complex legal issues;
• A self-starter who is detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with minimal supervision; and
• Must have strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior management.

Education:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in any US state or Washington, D.C.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time) Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force;
• Frequently or constantly lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;
• Subject to inside environmental conditions; and
• Travel for this position will include less than 10%, usually for training purposes.