Legal Counsel

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Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
The candidate will ensure effective leadership for all firm programs and services.
Inspire a culture of accountability and customer service at all levels of the organization. Implement and lead continuous quality improvement processes throughout firm, and work to ensure that leadership and staff throughout firm communicate effectively and collaboratively. Provide legal analysis and guidance to the CEO, Executive Staff, and to firm program and fiscal staff, on firm activities, including but not limited to, government contracts, vendor agreements, commercial real estate leases, litigation, compliance, employment and labor law issues, regulatory compliance, Medicaid and health law compliance, risk management, privacy, copyright and trademark issues, and regulations pertaining to tax-exempt status. Draft and/or review legal documents, including government funding awards, commercial leases, vendor contracts, and charitable registrations and filings, and negotiate the terms of such agreements. Manage the firm business insurance portfolio, and work collaboratively with Executive Staff to effectively manage firm’s portfolio of leased spaces, and to secure long-range real estate planning and development opportunities. Work collaboratively with COO and Chief HR Officer to address employee relations issues. Work collaboratively with CEO, Executive Staff and program leadership to ensure effective delivery of high-quality services in compliance with all funding source mandates (federal, State, City and private). Interact with government agencies and other funders on a regular basis, particularly regarding contract/grant negotiations and performance management. Develop and present relevant internal policy training materials, including all required Medicaid and HIPPA compliance training. Maintain comprehensive quality assurance system and policies for all programs, including Medicaid compliance and HIPAA; conduct case record reviews and consumer satisfaction surveys on a regular basis; assess case record documentation and communicate findings; make recommendations for appropriate policy, operational and systems improvements; work closely with staff at all levels to ensure compliance with Medicaid billing guidelines, including maintenance of sufficient and timely case record documentation; keep comprehensive records concerning any compliance or HIPAA related issues as well as any voids and adjustments to firm revenue that are made as a result of QA or compliance issues. Prepare quarterly Medicaid compliance reports, as well as periodic internal reports on findings throughout programs; analyze data and make recommendations for policy, operational and systems improvements; oversee Medicaid Compliance Hotline and respond to individually reported compliance issues. Work closely with CFO, Finance staff and program staff at all levels to prepare for audits, pre-audits and agency reviews, and to implement resulting recommendations. As assigned, provide legal advice and assistance to Executive Staff and program staff, and/or provide supervision. Serve as liaison to the BCS Board of Directors, with regard to corporate governance and compliance with Bylaw provisions. Serve as lead liaison to Board Governance Committee and co-lead liaison to Board Audit Committee, and provide support to other committees as assigned. Serve as lead liaison to the Board of Directors for firm Alliance partners Astella Development Corporation and Turning Point Brooklyn, Inc., including all major preparation for board and committee meetings.

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