Legal Counsel – Healthcare & Employment

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 :

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