Chief Legal Officer

Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we’re committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us.

Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s transitions. “Always Learn” is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”) leads the Legal Department at Care Initiatives, which consists of the Paralegal, Manager of Legal Operations, and Director of Risk Management. The CLO also serves as the Executive Sponsor of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and supervises the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which is a part-time position. The CLO identifies and manages complex and routine legal matters in all departments and their interrelation, including operations, hospice, quality, finance, risk management, insurance, workers’ compensation, human resources, marketing, sales, and information technology, as well as corporate governance, and business policy. The CLO has a strong business sense, a clear and comprehensive understanding of legal matters such as finance, property, employment; corporate governance and commercial matters like compliance, contracts and employment and intellectual property; and be able to manage disposals, mergers and acquisitions properly while ensuring legal compliance and limiting risk exposure.

The CLO leads educational efforts around the enterprise to ensure that team members are trained on legal-, compliance-, and risk-related matters.

The CLO also plays a role with Care Initiatives’ government relations efforts, interacting with state and local organizations that represent the company’s interests. The CLO helps train

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates and models Care Initiatives Core Values in all interactions, activities and opportunities.

Provide expert and strategic legal advice to senior management team on all matters that affect the company.

Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically, identifying proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.

Working with the Chief Compliance Officer to set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors

Keep abreast of legislative changes and inform the senior management team of potential impact to organization.

Responsible for overseeing the Director of Risk Management, which works closely with liability insurance carriers, outside legal counsel, and other stakeholders to investigate claims and develop action plans and defense strategies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctor required.

Active license to practice in Iowa or able to waive into Iowa’s bar.

10+ years legal experience preferred with an overall broad legal knowledge (healthcare law, litigation, contracts, risk management, employment law, and finance).

Preferred experience of leading and managing direct reports. In-house legal experience is a plus.

Preferred knowledge of long-term care and/or healthcare regulations.

Preferred experience working with a compliance program and/or compliance professionals.

Preferred experience managing legal fees and expenses.

Must be willing to travel within the state of Iowa, including an occasional overnight stay.

BENEFITS :

Dayforce Wallet- on Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!

Four different great medical plan choices!

HSA and FSA Programs

Two different dental coverage plan options

Vision

Retirement 403(b) Savings plan!

Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans

Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7

Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless, hotel, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!

LPN & RN Tuition Assistance Program

LPN & RN Board Funding

Continuing Education (CE)

Online Training

Advancement & Transfer Opportunities

CNA Training Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans

Years of Service Recognition Program

Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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