Counsel, Remote

Aledade seeks an experienced mid-level attorney to provide support on a wide range of legal and business matters. The Counsel will support others on the legal team and assist with the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating, of various corporate agreements entered into between Aledade and various third parties, all working together to promote value based care, among other things.  This attorney must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and supporting multiple attorneys on the legal team. The Counsel will have a multi-faceted role spanning support for the outreach and growth team as well as the business development team. 

We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the US or from our offices in Durham, NC; New York, NY; Austin, TX; or Bethesda, MD. 

• Provide support to lead attorneys in structuring, drafting, negotiating and reviewing complex contracts, licenses, non-disclosure agreements, and various other corporate agreements.
• Take lead on reviewing, redlining and negotiating corporate agreements between Aledade and its participating practices.
• Provide support to lead attorneys in connection with third party payer transactions and payer or network contract review. 
• Review, structure and discuss with internal clients terms of such corporate agreements and ability to issue-spot and then escalate when needed. 
• Create, improve, and implement internal processes and procedures and guide teams in standardizing such contracts.
• Handle additional assignments and responsibilities as needed. 

• J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar. 
• 3-5 years prior experience in a business-oriented law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with healthcare companies or health plans.
• Experience advising on machine learning technology or artificial intelligence.
• Strong written, communication, and research skills.
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, including the ability to explain complex information to non-lawyers.
• Ability to work in a team environment while also delivering independent results
• Demonstrated ability to work under competing deadlines and adjust responsibilities in response to recalibrated business needs.
• Ability to be flexible and scale in an extremely fast-paced, thriving startup environment.

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(K) with up to 4% match

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And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them!   We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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