The Company Are you a skilled legal professional with a passion for making a difference in the healthcare industry? Our client is searching for a Legal Counsel to join a fast-paced and mission-driven organisation. If you are a motivated self-starter with a real passion for the legal industry - and standout colleague with brilliant computer skills and an impressive ability to multitask, this may be the position for you. The Role Provide Legal Guidance: Advise internal stakeholders on healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other compliance requirements critical to the industry. Review and Draft Contracts: Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, including vendor agreements, clinical trial agreements, service-level agreements, and employee contracts to protect the organisation's interests. Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure the organisation adheres to federal, state, and local laws, including data privacy and information security regulations (e.g., HIPAA and GDPR). Risk Management: Identify legal risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard the organisation's interests in healthcare delivery, partnerships, and other business dealings. Litigation Support: Assist with managing disputes, lawsuits, and regulatory investigations, and liaise with outside counsel when necessary. Policy Development: Develop and update internal policies and training programs on key issues, such as corporate governance, ethics, and compliance. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including human resources, compliance, risk management, and operations, to address legal concerns and align strategies. Your Skills & Experience Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Experience in a legal role, preferably in the healthcare sector or for a law firm with a focus on healthcare law. Expertise: Thorough knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, corporate governance, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional relationships. Problem Solving: Ability to assess and resolve complex legal issues with sound judgement and an attention to detail. Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment. About you You are bright, highly motivated and you have a natural hunger for information and eagerness to learn. You are a self-starter with exceptional time management and organisational skills, and while you are dedicated to integrity, you have an unwavering commitment to delivering extraordinary levels of client service. What's on offer? A rare opportunity to grow your personal skill set and take advantage of the career opportunities offered by a dynamic and growth-focused company. Ongoing professional training and development backed by a comprehensive program of mentoring. A fast-paced workplace where no two days are ever the same. The variety of a diverse client base. A company that rewards excellence and initiative and actively promotes work-life balance. Robert Half Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of categories protected under local law. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy . Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.