Assistant General Counsel - Essen Medical Associates

Company Overview: At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!  

Position: Assistant General Counsel

Job Summary: The Assistant General Counsel – Healthcare will provide legal advice, support, and oversight on a broad range of healthcare-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, providing regulatory guidance, managing litigation, and supporting corporate governance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare law, including experience with HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other relevant regulations.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including service agreements, physician contracts, vendor

agreements, and managed care agreements.

• Ensure contractual terms align with applicable healthcare laws and organizational objectives.

Legal Advisory and Compliance:

• Provide legal counsel on healthcare regulatory matters, including patient care, compliance programs,

fraud and abuse laws, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

• Monitor changes in healthcare laws and regulations, advising on their impact to the organization.

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Risk Management and Litigation Support:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks.

• Support and manage litigation, investigations, and audits involving the organization.

• Respond to subpoenas, complaints, and other legal inquiries.

Corporate Governance and Transactions:

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board-related issues and compliance with nonprofit

or for-profit regulations.

• Provide legal support for healthcare transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and

affiliations.

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on relevant legal and regulatory topics, including HIPAA

compliance and other healthcare-related laws.

• Serve as a trusted resource for legal and ethical guidance across departments.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 5–10 years of experience in healthcare law, with prior in-house counsel or law firm experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, EMTALA, and CMS guidelines.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with managed care organizations or hospital systems.

• Familiarity with healthcare technology, telehealth, and data privacy laws.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in guiding the organization’s legal strategy and ensuring its success in a complex healthcare landscape.

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population. Essen Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.