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Join to apply for the Chief Legal & Risk Officer role at VNS Health Overview The Chief Legal & Risk Officer (CLRO) serves as the top legal advisor and enterprise risk leader for the organization. This executive is responsible for overseeing legal affairs, enterprise risk management, compliance, regulatory matters, and internal audit across the organization. Beyond traditional legal oversight, the CLRO will bring strong healthcare business acumen to advise on operational risk, market expansion strategies, value-based care models, and payer-provider relationships. The CLRO ensures that legal, regulatory, and enterprise risk priorities are fully integrated into business growth and sustainability plans. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CLRO is a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, balancing risk management with innovation and operational execution to protect and advance the organization's mission. What We Provide Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays Health Insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Disability Employer-matched retirement funds Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees Internal mobility, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement What You Will Do Legal Oversight Serve as the organization's lead legal advisor on matters impacting strategic, operational, and contractual activities. Provide legal counsel to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership on healthcare operations, corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, and regulatory compliance. Oversee drafting, negotiation, and review of a broad range of agreements, including payer contracts, provider network agreements, value-based care arrangements, vendor contracts, and mergers and acquisitions. Manage litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings; coordinate and supervise outside counsel relationships to ensure efficiency and alignment with business priorities. Advise on legal implications of new service lines, geographic expansions, strategic affiliations, and managed care initiatives. Monitor emerging healthcare legislation, policy changes, and market trends; translate regulatory shifts into strategic guidance for business operations. Enterprise Risk Management & Compliance Lead the development and execution of the organization's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, aligning risk appetite with strategic objectives. Establish and maintain robust policies and internal controls that support a proactive culture of compliance, operational risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and business leaders to embed risk, compliance, and legal considerations into strategic planning, value-based care delivery, and revenue cycle operations. Oversee internal audit programs focused on key business risk areas, including billing and coding compliance, HIPAA/privacy, corporate governance, and operational integrity. Manage the organization's insurance portfolio, including property, casualty, cyber risk, professional liability, and directors & officers (D&O) coverage. Engage regularly with the Board Audit and Compliance Committees to provide enterprise risk reporting and risk-informed business recommendations. Regulatory Affairs Oversee all regulatory compliance functions to ensure full adherence to applicable healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., CMS, DOH, DOJ, OCR). Guide regulatory strategy related to new service offerings, Certificate of Need (CON) applications, provider licensing, accreditation, and managed care contracting. Monitor and advise on health policy developments impacting nonprofit healthcare, home health, behavioral health, and insurance operations. Support advocacy efforts by assessing regulatory risks and business opportunities arising from government initiatives and public policy trends. Leadership & Business Strategy Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, balancing risk management with business agility and innovation. Support Board of Directors and committee operations, including strategic input on governance best practices and enterprise oversight. Lead and mentor high-performing teams across legal, risk, compliance, audit, and privacy functions. Strengthen the organization's operational resilience by anticipating risk exposures tied to healthcare delivery models, market expansion, and payer dynamics. Promote a forward-thinking approach to legal and risk functions that actively supports organizational growth, partnerships, and sustainability. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required. Admission to the New York State Bar required. Minimum of 10 years of progressively senior legal and risk experience in healthcare, with strong preference for experience in healthcare delivery organizations. Expertise in healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback, HIPAA, ACA), value-based care arrangements, corporate transactions, litigation management, and contract negotiation. Demonstrated experience integrating enterprise risk management into business strategy and operational execution. Strong leadership skills with a proven record of managing and developing cross-functional teams. Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence across complex stakeholder groups including Boards, executives, clinicians, and regulators. Business-oriented mindset with a pragmatic approach to balancing risk mitigation and growth enablement. High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style. Pay Range USD $635,000.00 - USD $730,000.00 /Yr. About Us VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr VNS Health

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