Entry Level - Corporate Counsel
Company Overview:
CareCloud is a leading provider of technology-enabled services and solutions that redefine the healthcare revenue cycle. We provide technology-enabled revenue cycle management and a full suite of proprietary cloud-based solutions to healthcare providers, from small practices to enterprise medical groups, hospitals, and health systems, throughout the United States. Healthcare organizations today operate in
highly complex and regulated environments. Our suite of technology-enabled solutions helps our clients increase financial and operational performance, streamline clinical workflows, and improve the patient experience.
Job Summary: This role is responsible for a variety of legal, contract and litigation matter support for the company. The right candidate for this position will have at least one year of experience (preferably in-house) in commercial contracts, corporate law, or commercial litigation. This individual is a highly driven, hardworking, team-oriented, business-minded attorney who will embrace the ability to support the company’s growth, in coordination with the company’s global in-house attorneys. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management and Avoidance
- Interface with customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders in order to explain the company’s position, broker an amicable resolution of disputes and avoid litigation where possible
- Support pre-litigation dispute resolution and ensure necessary records and information are maintained to protect the company’s interests in the event of litigation
- Collaborate with global legal team, prepare, review and/or revise all pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement agreements
- Represent the company in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as directed
Contracts and Drafting
- Prepare and negotiate agreements with clients, employees, independent contractors, vendors, and partners
- Draft and update the company’s policies, procedures, and SOPs
Corporate Governance and Regulatory Reporting
- Assist in preparation and review of company public disclosures, including press releases, annual reports to shareholders, earnings releases, and analyst presentations
- Assist in enterprise-wide risk management process to ensure compliance with applicable laws
Miscellaneous Legal Services
- Support protection of trademark, copyright and trade secrets, and perform/oversee research related to intellectual property issues and assists in enforcement compliance
- Assist in the preparation and filing of visa applications to support the company’s operations
- Perform research and analysis on various legal issues affecting the corporation and its subsidiaries
- Coordinate and effectively communicate with other leaders and departments within the company to accomplish the legal department’s objectives
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong independent problem-solving skills and ability to focus on details
- High-level analytical and research skills required
- Ability to interact effectively with other employees, clients, management, and outside legal counsel
- Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-dimensional projects in a fact paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution
- Admitted to practice in at least one state, New Jersey preferred
- Prior experience with commercial litigation or regulatory healthcare preferred
- Prior experience with healthcare / technology law preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as an attorney with a corporate legal department (preferrable)
- Strong computer background (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Work Location: In-office, 5 days per week – CareCloud’s HQ office in Somerset, NJ
Travel Requirements: up to 15%
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
- Ability to speak with the Board, investors, banks, and other stakeholders
EEO Statement:CareCloud is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities,and all other employment laws and regulations. CareCloud prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants because of race, religion, color, gender (including gender or sexual identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products, equipment, and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
ADA Statement:CareCloud is fully compliant with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions under the guidance of the ADA.
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that you may be asked by your managers to perform other duties.
Benefits:
CareCloud recognizes the importance of benefits and wellness for employees and their families. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for employees’ individual needs (including domestic partners).
- Healthcare – A choice of medical plans designed to meet your individual needs
- Dental & vision
- 401(K) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)
- Company-paid life insurance (accidental and supplemental coverage at low cost)
- Company-paid Short and Long term disability
- Voluntary benefits
- Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $60,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $90,000.00
- Travel % 15
- Required Education Doctorate
- Somerset, NJ 08873, USA