Legal Counsel – Healthcare & Employment

Remote

Part Time to Full Time

Operations

Experienced

PT or FT 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 Legal Counsel to provide ongoing support in healthcare and employment matters. This position can be structured as either part-time or full-time.

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

Job Type

Part-Time or Full-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

Benefits

Full-Time Team Members (30+ hrs/week)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (21 days annually)
7 Paid Holidays
401(k)
HSA
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance AD&D
Weekly pay (Fridays)

Part-Time Team Members

Weekly pay (Fridays)
Eligible for 401(k) (per plan terms)
Limited PTO (pro-rated based on hours worked)
Not eligible for health insurance or other full-time benefits

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
Rocky Mountain Laboratories participates in E-Verify.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and other pre-employment screenings, as required.

Employment with Rocky Mountain Laboratories is at-will. This means either the Team Member or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. Nothing in this posting or in future communications alters that relationship.

While we appreciate interest from staffing agencies, Rocky Mountain Laboratories does not currently partner with external agencies. Resumes submitted unsolicited will not be considered, and no fees will be paid.

Please only reference our LinkedIn and Indeed pages for current openings:

www.linkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-laboratories
www.indeed.com/cmp/Rocky-Mountain-Laboratories
www.rockylabs.com/

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