Assistant Counsel, Operations Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Assistant Counsel, Operations Guardian Pharamcy Services Management – 3.2

Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$85.8K – $118K a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Law Doctoral degree Mid-level Microsoft Office Doctor of Law Analysis skills Legal drafting Legal counsel 2 years Communication skills Negotiation Full Job Description Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers. Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

The Role:

As a part of Guardian’s Atlanta-based corporate team, the Assistant Counsel will provide legal and practical advice directly to our pharmacy management teams in multiple locations across the country on a broad range of topics affecting pharmacy operations. The Assistant Counsel will advise on a diverse array of legal issues including healthcare compliance, pharmacy law, contracts, employment law, business insurance, risk management, and litigation. The Assistant Counsel will build relationships with pharmacy management teams to become a “trusted advisor.” The Assistant Counsel will report to the Associate Counsel, but will collaborate with all members of the legal department. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who is team-oriented and eager to make an impact on the day-to-day operations of a dynamic, growing organization.

Healthcare Regulatory Compliance:

Provide legal counsel to local pharmacy leadership on compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, including HIPAA and privacy laws, fraud, waste, and abuse laws (including the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act), and state pharmacy laws. Assist with compliance initiatives, including implementation of policies and procedures. Assist with responding to subpoenas, document requests, and other legal and regulatory requests from regulatory entities. Commercial Contract Review and Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including customer contracts, vendor agreements, service contracts, restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and business associate agreements (BAAs). Identify potential legal risks and provide proactive guidance to mitigate risks in contracting to best protect the pharmacies. Review and negotiate vendor agreements to ensure compliant, consistent, and cost-effective terms for the pharmacies. Assist pharmacies in managing vendor and customer relations and dispute resolution.

Litigation and Risk Management:

Provide legal guidance to Human Resources and pharmacy management on day-to-day employment issues and employment-related agreements. Manage all pre-litigation collections efforts, including investigations and drafting of collection-related correspondence and legal documents. Under supervision of the Associate Counsel, assist with litigation matters affecting the pharmacies, including coordination with insurance brokers and outside counsel. Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks, and provide practical legal guidance to business leaders on decision-making and risk management.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in

Georgia Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

At least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in-house or as outside counsel, advising corporations in contracting and compliance matters. Experience working directly for, or advising as outside counsel to, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufactures or suppliers, other healthcare providers is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including strong contract negotiation and drafting abilities. Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines. Ability to solve problems with minimal direction. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

What We Offer:

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” Compensation & Financial Competitive pay 401(k) with company match Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only) Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund) Time Off Paid holidays and sick days Generous vacation benefits based on years of service The Guardian Difference Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs. Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location. Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment. At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.