Associate General Counsel - Healthcare

Summus Holdings is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its Legal Department. The position is based in the Dallas, Texas, metropolitan area. While regular travel is not expected, this position may require periodic travel, as needed. The Associate General Counsel will be the principal attorney responsible for all legal and compliance matters at Summus Holdings and subsidiaries. The right candidate will be a legal generalist with an exceptionally strong background in: * Corporate governance * Managed care and healthcare transactions * Technology transactions, particularly in the healthcare industry * Drafting and negotiating complex agreements * Data privacy laws, particularly HIPAA * Healthcare compliance This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with a dotted line to the Group Chief Legal Officer. **Key Responsibilities** * Functions as the primary legal, compliance, and privacy officer for Summus Holdings and its subsidiaries. * Participates in the development of corporate policies, procedures and compliance programs and provides continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters. * Manages and executes corporate governance, including: keeping corporate and limited liability company books and records; drafting board and shareholder consents and conducting board and shareholder meetings; and advising management about corporate and limited liability company governance matters. * Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex agreements, including managed care agreements, commercial agreements, software licensing agreements, services agreements, and HIPAA business associate agreements, all in a healthcare environment. * Develops new contracts and templates for new business arrangements, programs, and offerings. * Oversees and improves the company’s contract management policies and procedures. * Ensures all contracts are timely prepared and sent to third parties, that approved contracts are fully executed, that executed contracts are properly filed, and that contract files are appropriately maintained. * Manages compliance, helping to ensure the company conducts business in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and licensing requirements, including collaborating with Operations on federal and state reporting. * Manages and tracks compliance and regulatory matters affecting the company and its subsidiaries. * In collaboration with Human Resources, develops and maintains a compliance training program for all employees. * Manages litigation, dispute resolution, and settlements. * Collaborates closely with senior management and exercises good business judgment. * Assists with projects and other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education and Experience** A J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school (or the equivalent); high degree of academic achievement. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state (must be able to provide a Certificate of Good Standing, upon request) At least 10 years of relevant experience as a lawyer; there is a strong preference for a candidate who has large law firm and prior in\-house legal experience. Extensive knowledge and experience in: * Corporate governance * Managed care and healthcare transactions * Technology transactions, particularly in the healthcare industry * Drafting and negotiating complex agreements * Data privacy laws, particularly HIPAA * Healthcare compliance Experience with healthcare information technology transactions is a plus High degree of professional ethics and integrity Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and judgment. Ability to effectively independently handle multiple tasks in a fast\-paced environment and respond quickly and efficiently to business needs. Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to think strategically, effectively engage in\-house clients, and give well\-organized, thoughtful presentations. Job Type: Full\-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Please share your target salary for this position. * If offered a position, when could you begin work? Experience: * Legal counsel: 10 years (Preferred) * healthcare: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * Texas Bar (Preferred) Work Location: In person