Senior Counsel - Employment, Litigation, and Investigations

Who We Are

At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body.

When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired by our members, putting them first in everything we do. From day one, you'll see firsthand the impact you have on our members, knowing you can make a true difference in their lives.

Why Join our Team

At Lucet, we’re committed to creating a workplace where top talent thrives both personally and professionally. We offer a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work has real impact, your unique background and experience are valued, and no two days are alike. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and delivering impactful results, we encourage you to apply!

We support our team with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual compensation between $140,000 - $180,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive.
• *Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills, education/degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive health benefit options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and wellbeing incentives
• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Remote work flexibility (role-dependent)
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

At Lucet, your work will directly support our mission to improve behavioral, physical, and social health—one member at a time.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Senior Counsel provides strategic legal guidance and support for a multi-state health care organization. This role will focus on healthcare regulatory compliance, complex contracting, fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) risk mitigation, and product counseling. The Senior Counsel will partner closely with product, compliance, network, operations, clinical, and commercial teams to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contracting strategy, regulatory compliance, and product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of federal and state healthcare laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, and Civil Monetary Penalties (CMP) Law, and bring experience structuring legally compliant healthcare arrangements. This position plays a critical role in managing legal risk across commercial, provider, and vendor contracting and ensuring compliance with federal healthcare program requirements and applicable privacy regulations, including HIPAA. This role will also serve as a key legal advisor to the Commercial teams, with a focus on supporting strategic partnerships, value-based arrangements, and vendor integration. The ideal candidate brings business-oriented judgment, transaction experience, and comfort supporting initiatives in early-stage development

• Regulatory and Legal Compliance

  • Provide legal and regulatory guidance for a multi-state healthcare organization, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws, privacy and security requirements, fraud and abuse regulations, and licensing/accreditation standards while advising stakeholders on associated risks and mitigation strategies.

  • Monitor evolving healthcare legislation and regulatory changes, support compliance policies and training, and partner with product and operational teams to assess legal implications of care delivery models, value-based programs, and new healthcare service initiatives.

• Healthcare Contracting

  • Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare-related contracts, including vendor, provider, clinical services, administrative services, and technology agreements, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

  • Advise business leaders on structuring compliant healthcare partnerships, care coordination and value-based care arrangements, and support RFPs, partnership proposals, and sales materials to ensure regulatory alignment and risk mitigation.

• Privacy and Data Protection

  • Provide strategic guidance on privacy and data protection matters, including HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable state privacy laws.

  • Partner with Compliance and Privacy teams to assess regulatory risk, support audits, and respond to government inquiries or investigations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Support
  • Work cross-functionally with quality, network, compliance, finance, clinical, and commercial teams to ensure contractual and operational models are legally compliant and aligned with business objectives.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications
• Juris Doctor degree from a nationally accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years’ experience practicing law in an in-house or law firm environment
• Deep understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse laws (AKS, Stark, CMP, etc.) and how they apply to clinical integration, downstream provider contracting, and risk-based models.
• Familiarity with behavioral health care systems, Medicare Advantage, and risk adjustment methodologies
• Proven ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to align legal strategy with business goals and understand the operational impact of legal decisions.
• Ability to pass background check upon hire and throughout employment to include criminal felony & misdemeanor search, SSN validation/trace search (LEIE), education report (highest degree obtained), civil upper and lower search, 7-year employment report, federal criminal search, statewide criminal search, widescreen plus national criminal search, health care sanctions-state med (SAM), national sex offender registry, prohibited parties (OFAC) (terrorist watchlist), and a 10-Panel Drug Screen. 
• Someone who embodies our values by:
• Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.
• Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.
• Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.
• Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.
• Competencies
• Ability to handle several projects at once and meet business deadlines
• Ability to manage cross-departmental projects with business professionals
• Self-motivated and autonomous
• Excellent ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with meeting business goals
• Curious and interested in personal growth to develop skills in a fast-paced and evolving industry
• Strong skills in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex contracts and legal documents.
• Capacity to anticipate and interpret regulatory changes and advise on proactive compliance strategies.
• Working Conditions:
• High-speed internet service (cable or fiber optic) with minimum download Speed of 20 Mbps, Upload Speed of 5 Mbps, and Maximum Latency of 100 milliseconds (must be installed before starting) required.
• Frequent use of computer and phone systems
• Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary, sitting position, communicate and exchange information with others, inspect information, perform repetitive motions with arms and fingers, interpret data, problem solve, make decisions, organize and plan, and maintain a positive and professional attitude in all situations.
• Work is performed from home with company-provided equipment. Sitting for long periods of time is expected and use of fingers and hands for typing is necessary.
• A quiet workspace with minimal background noise for calls.
• For roles requiring travel, employees must be able to travel by air to various locations and stay overnight in hotels as needed for business purposes which includes ability to manage travel logistics, adapt to varying time zones and environments, and adapt to varying worksite conditions.

We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those who can demonstrate how their unique qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role and support our mission to improve whole-person health.

This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remain open an extended period of time with no set end date based on the level of interest.