Legal Counsel - Healthcare & Employment

Description:

Part-Time Legal Counsel – Healthcare & Employment
Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Draper, UT (Remote, UT, AZ, TX, ID, NV, or CO)

About Us:
Rocky Mountain Laboratories specializes in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases and toxicology. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge diagnostics and a customer-focused approach.

Position:
We are seeking a Part-Time Legal Counsel to provide ongoing legal support in healthcare and employment matters. This role averages 20 hours per week and is structured as a W2 part-time position with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has direct experience in healthcare collections, payer disputes, and reimbursement law, as well as comfort advising on employment issues, contracts, and compliance matters. This position is remote, but preference is given to those who have active licensure in one of the states where Rocky Mountain Laboratories operates: Utah, Arizona, Texas, Idaho, Nevada, or Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on healthcare collections, reimbursement disputes, and payer/insurer contract enforcement
• Support recovery of outstanding payments from insurers, payers, and other entities, including appeals and negotiations
• Draft, review, and advise on contracts, policies, and compliance documentation
• Provide guidance on employment-related issues, including employee disputes, terminations, and policy development
• Advise leadership on legal risks and best practices in a clinical laboratory environment
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws (HIPAA, CLIA, labor laws, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal leadership and external stakeholders to resolve legal issues efficiently
• Track hours worked and submit regular reports to management

Required Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Utah, Arizona, Texas, Idaho, Nevada, or Colorado
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience, including healthcare and/or employment law
• Experience with payer disputes, reimbursement collections, or healthcare contract enforcement
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, contracts, and employment regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising diagnostic laboratories, physician practices, or healthcare providers
• Prior experience drafting and enforcing payer/provider agreements
• Familiarity with HR policies, handbooks, and employee relations

Schedule:
Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week

Job Type:
Part-Time, W2

Compensation:
Hourly rate commensurate with experience (to be discussed with the hiring manager)

Work Location:
Remote – limited to candidates licensed and based in UT, AZ, TX, ID, NV, or CO

Application Deadline:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before any stated deadline.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Rocky Mountain Laboratories, we prioritize the care and well-being of our team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws and prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. We also comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pre-Employment Notice & E-Verify

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