Date Posted:
2025-07-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
Florida - Remote
WHY JOIN FCS
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.
Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.
Come join us today!
The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor for the organization and is responsible for leading and managing all legal matters affecting the healthcare enterprise. This role provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership, ensures organizational compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, oversees legal risk management, and supports governance activities. The General Counsel will also lead the legal department and coordinate with external counsel as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Strategy & Risk Management
Provide proactive, strategic legal counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues.
Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting operational and strategic goals.
Oversee development and enforcement of corporate policies related to legal and regulatory matters.
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare laws including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, EMTALA, False Claims Act, and CMS regulations.
Monitor and advise on changes in healthcare legislation, policy, and industry standards.
Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries from government and oversight agencies.
Contracts & Transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts including vendor agreements, physician employment and services agreements, leases, affiliation agreements, and payer contracts.
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic partnerships.
Maintain standard contract templates and contracting procedures.
Governance & Board Support
Provide legal support for corporate governance, including bylaws, board resolutions, conflicts of interest, and fiduciary responsibilities.
Attend Board and committee meetings as needed and advise on governance and compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit or for-profit corporate law, depending on entity structure.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Manage all litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings involving the organization.
Engage and oversee outside counsel as appropriate.
Support resolution of patient complaints, employment disputes, and professional liability matters.
Employment & Labor Law
Advise on labor and employment matters including disciplinary actions, terminations, employment law compliance, and workplace investigations.
Support HR with development and implementation of legally sound employment policies and practices.
Qualifications:
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; must be licensed and in good standing to practice law in Florida.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior legal role within a healthcare organization or law firm with healthcare clients.
Deep knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and risk areas.
Experience working with or advising boards of directors and senior executive teams.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Strategic mindset with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly regulated environment
Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions
SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
