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_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_

Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the organization's assets, operations and image. This function provides legal counsel related to commercial, corporate securities, intellectual property, labor and employment, and regulatory law, among other areas. This function also litigates all company legal matters, manages outside counsel and manages legal operations.

Legal Management provides strategic oversight, leadership and direction within the Legal function.

_Job Summary_

Cardinal Health is seeking a driven and skilled attorney with expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance, including third party billing and reimbursement. The Assistant General Counsel – At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Health’s At-Home Solutions (“AHS”) business clients, a leading home healthcare medical supplies provider serving people with chronic and serious health conditions in the United States. The AHS business unit is comprised of four complementary business units: (1) Edgepark Medical Supplies, a leading mail order supply company that specialize in serving patients with chronic conditions, (2) Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, a leading mail order supply company focused on diabetic patients, (3) Cardinal Health at-Home, a direct-to-home medical supplies distributor, and (4) Velocare, a supply chain network and last-mile fulfillment solution capable of quickly reaching patients with critical products and services required for hospital-level care at home.

Candidates should be adaptable, team-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced setting with oversight from the Vice President, Legal. This role will work closely with various cross-functional colleagues across the AHS order entry and revenue cycle management team, Compliance, the Enterprise Privacy Office, and other internal teams to identify and address potential issues and risks and help Cardinal Health comply with the evolving laws and regulations applicable to the AHS business.

_Responsibilities_

• Provide legal guidance on various healthcare laws, regulations, and subregulatory guidance, including, but not limited to, laws and regulations relating to third party payor billing and reimbursement as well as other laws and regulations applicable to durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (“DMEPOS”) and pharmacies.

• Advise on payor agreements and offer legal advice on business payor relations and contracting strategies and payor and reimbursement disputes to mitigate legal risks.

• Maintain familiarity with laws that affect client areas to issue spot and provide basic counseling, including those relevant to sales and marketing of products to patients and prescribers and by federal and state government programs, for example, fraud and abuse (Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, Stark, Beneficiary Inducement Statutes), FDA regulation (Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act), and privacy (HIPAA).

• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of agreements, including complex matters relating to manufacturer supply agreements and co-marketing arrangements.

• Advise and ensure that internal clients receive sound, practical and timely legal advice on a wide variety of legal matters related to the operation of a commercial business that markets to healthcare professionals.

• Assist in the creation of new template agreements, playbooks and training to support efficient contracting processes for various business functions.

• Develop and conduct legal training for business clients.

• Proactively develop and remain up-to-date on healthcare regulatory matters impacting the business, including current regulations, cases, trends and best practices.

_Qualifications_

• J.D. required; record of high academic achievement in the undergraduate level and in law school preferred

• Active license to practice law in any state required

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field, preferred in a large complex organization or law firm preferred

• Extensive knowledge of healthcare law and regulation, in particular billing and reimbursement

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills

• Solution and results oriented, with the ability to prioritize and deliver key initiatives

• Ability to assess legal, practical and business risks quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and make sound judgments under tight deadlines

• Be able to find practical and creative solutions and provide concise and business-focused legal advice

• Have excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; and

Enthusiasm and "self-starter" qualities, enabling management of responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency; the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

_What is expected of you and others at this level_

• Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors

• Manages an organizational budget

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

• Assists in the development of functional strategy

• Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

• Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management

• Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

**Anticipated salary range:** $132,700 - $204,000

**Bonus eligible:** Yes

**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

**Application window anticipated to close:** 6/13/25 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

_Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._

_Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._

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