We are a leading provider of outstanding post-acute and long-term skilled healthcare consulting services. As one of the country's leading providers of healthcare consulting services, our values and mission are centered around improving the lives of the residents at the healthcare facilities we manage. The facilities in our network provide state-of-the-art healthcare to enhance strength, comfort, mobility, and restore the independence of their patients. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to hire an attorney in the State of Iowa to join our team. The In-House Counsel position provides legal support to both our company and the clients we serve, which includes reviewing, redlining, and drafting contracts for our company and our clients; keeping tabs on current litigation matters; providing legal advice and counsel to both our company and the clients we serve; and provides support to the Chief Legal Officer. The essential functions of the In-House Counsel position include, but are not limited to:
Provides legal advice and counsel to the company and its clients and in other general business related areas; Reviews and prepares various contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for the company and its clients; Promotes legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the company and to the company's clients; May coordinate and work with outside counsel on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to litigation and employment law matters; Maintains and updates the filing system for the legal department; Retrieves information and/or documents when requested by our clients; Drafts written responses or replies by phone, letter, or e-mail when necessary; Requests information from our clients when needed; Works independently and within the legal team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects; Proofreads documents for spelling, grammar, and layout, and makes appropriate changes as necessary. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy; Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with vendors, visitors, outside attorneys, peers, and supervisors; Required Education
- JD from an accredited law school; and
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Iowa.
Preferred Experience
- 4+ years of experience as an attorney.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Self-motivated and able to work without extensive supervision; and
- Strong business skills, with the ability to balance business needs with legal advice; and
- Able to work with different departments outside of the legal department; and
- Strong reading, writing, and communication skills; and
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; and
- Demonstrates a roll up your sleeves style of work ethic; and
- Possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills; and
- Able to prioritize, coordinate, and satisfy numerous competing requests for the legal department; and
- Flexible and willing to work on a broad range of legal and non-legal matters.
This position is a full time - salaried position. Starting pay is negotiable depending on a candidate's qualifications.Legacy Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Legacy Healthcare never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.