Senior Legal Counsel

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

As a Senior Legal Counsel this individual regularly collaborates on legal, compliance and business matters with a variety of functional teams including, but not limited to, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, QA/RA, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations. Additionally, this role supports Kestra’s overall strategic goals as well as those of the Legal Team. On a daily basis, this position works closely with the functional business leaders to providing proactive and strategic legal and compliance advice and problem-solving when issues arise. This position is accountable for negotiating and occasionally drafting, a wide variety of agreements and contracts in the area of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) healthcare, external partnership agreements and drafting policies that meet Kestra’s needs, protect the company, and are legally compliant. This position includes many compliance duties including, but not limited to, investigations, creating and delivering legal and compliance training, and reviewing and approving company policies and marketing collateral. This position reports directly to the General Counsel/CAO and is part of the Kestra Leadership Team.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Act as a strategic partner with Kestra Team Members and outside counsel on matters of importance to the Company by providing thoughtful, creative, and timely legal advice.

·       Provide guidance and training and legal support to the overall team in support of legal department’s goals.

·       Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, including healthcare contracts with insurers, vendors, and suppliers in furtherance of Kestra as a DME provider.

·       Prepare and update contract templates that seek to meet business needs, protect the company, and comply with applicable laws.

·       Assist in the development of standard processes, policies, training, and strategies.

·       Analyze the impact of federal and state health care laws and regulations on the clinical, strategic and business operations of a DME provider.

·       Deliver practical, business-oriented advice with a focus on meeting the company’s goals in a legally compliant manner.

·       Advising on all legal related employment matters including grievances, terminations, on-boarding, commission plans and other HR related matters.

COMPETENCIES

·       Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.

·       Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.

·       Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.

·       Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.

·       Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.

·       Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.

·       Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

·       Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar admission required with a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience.

·       Significant experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including contracts with health plans.

·       Knowledge of federal and state health care laws including, but not limited to HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid and Stark laws.

·       Ability to handle complex legal matters with minimal oversight while escalating significant issues in a timely fashion.

·       Sound judgement, a high degree of professionalism, and an ability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines.

·       Communicates clearly, concisely and persuasively with a variety of internal stakeholders (corporate business partners, team members, functional colleagues, etc.), works collaboratively and builds effective partnerships.

Preferred:

·       Prior experience partnering with sales and marketing teams.

·       Prior experience advising health care providers.

·       Some employment law experience.

Work Environent

·       Indoor open office environment

·       Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment

·       Extended/overtime hours when needed

·       Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·       Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage

·       Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time

·       Frequent computer use

·       Frequent phone and other business machine use

·       Occasional lifting required, up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL

·       Occasional domestic travel may be required, up to 10%

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

Salary: Annualized between $190,000 to $220,000 Depending on experience and location.

Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, disability, physical or mental status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.  Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.