Vice President and Associate General Counsel
- Location : Name
- Community Support Office
- Type
- Full-Time
- Location : Address
- 7902 Westpark Dr
- Location : City
- McLean
- Location : State/Province (Full Name)
- Virginia
- Salary Range
- USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.
Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Sunrise is seeking a highly proficient, business-minded lawyer with excellent interpersonal, analytical and matter management skills to join our legal team as Regulatory/Operations Associate General Counsel.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
- Provide legal support to the Operations, Care, Asset Management, and Sales teams of Sunrise Senior Living.
- Provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal, and regulatory matters, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and assisting with operational issues.
- Support business policies and practices with the ability to explain these policies and procedures clearly to others.
- Guide healthcare facility licensure and the operational compliance of long-term care facilities, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities.
- Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare contracts, including admissions agreements.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state Fraud and Abuse laws.
- Manage responses to federal and state surveys and enforcement actions.
- Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of state and federal healthcare regulations to advise on implementation and operational compliance.
- Engage in negotiation and risk management for healthcare contracts.
- Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver information concisely orally and in writing
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and legal research skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations
- Ability to negotiate effectively in complex legal and regulatory matters
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- 6-8 years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm, business, or government, focused on healthcare
- A background in healthcare is preferred
- Attorney license in good standing and admission to the bar in at least one state
- Possess strong business acumen and integrate legal and business objectives
- Ability to exercise sound legal and business judgement and ability to influence at varying levels of the organization
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, especially concerning long-term care facilities
- Familiarity with healthcare facility licensure and operational regulations
- Expertise in federal and state Fraud and Abuse laws.
- Knowledge of privacy laws, both state and federal, preferred.
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ABOUT SUNRISE
Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.
At Sunrise, you will…
Make a Difference Every Day
We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.
Ignite Your Potential
We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.
COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).