Overview Join to apply for the Associate General Counsel role at Ensign Services . Ensign Services, Inc. (ESI) seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve the needs of our rapidly expanding client base across the United States. This position will be remote and serve certain geographies where ESI’s clients have operations. Ensign Services serves over 361 post-acute care operations across 17 states, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other ancillary service providers. These operations operate independently with support from the “Service Center,” a centralized legal, human resources, training, accounting, information technology and other resources to allow on-site leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and business issues in their operations. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate managed care contracts across the full contract life cycle Be a culture leader who models and teaches our unique culture across the organization Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks in managed care agreements Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies Draft, file, and argue hearings and briefs before Federal and State regulatory bodies Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, compliance, operations, clinical teams) to align contract terms with organizational strategy Serve as a legal advisor and subject matter expert for managed care contracting issues Maintain strong working relationships with payers, providers, and external partners Manage contract amendments, renewals, and terminations efficiently and effectively Partner with internal and external litigation counsel regarding case strategy Support the organization’s managed care strategy by providing insights and recommendations to leadership Provide advice and counsel on the application and interpretation of health care laws, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and related State and Federal laws governing the post-acute care setting Professional Qualifications 5+ years of experience practicing law, with significant exposure to managed care and healthcare contracting J.D. from an accredited institution Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active and in good standing) Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex agreements Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., federal and state insurance laws, Medicare/Medicaid, HIPAA) Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with a strong team orientation Ability to give clear direction and produce outstanding results Professional demeanor and executive presence Personal Characteristics A servant-leader who thrives on providing excellent customer service in a high-energy and high-accountability environment A disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits An all-around team player who is passionate about the organization, its mission, and the people it serves An active listener who displays good judgment, inspires confidence and handles confidential matters with discretion A positive and energetic person with a sense of humor and a strong desire to help others perform and grow Additional Information The role will be remote, with in-state travel expected up to 20% of the time. SALARY - DOE Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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