Staff Attorney II

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our legal team and support the management and defense of claims and litigation. Reporting to the Risk Staff Attorney III, this role plays a key part in risk mitigation, claims defense, and litigation support across our integrated healthcare system.

This is a Full Time position - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong interest in healthcare law and regulations

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment

If you are a dedicated legal professional seeking a rewarding career in healthcare law, we would love to hear from you.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in one or more states and a member in good standing of the applicable state bar;
• New Mexico license to Practice Law preferred and must be acquired as soon as practicable following employment.
• At least 5 years experience practicing in general civil litigation, health law litigation, or attorney oversight of litigation from a risk management perspective
• Experience working in a litigation setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with court personnel, healthcare providers and other stakeholders.
• Occasional in-state travel to various PHS facilities.

• Provide legal support for contracts and business arrangements, including physician and referral source agreements

• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and risk management

• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements to meet strategic and business objectives

• Advise business leaders on physician compensation, fair market value, and commercial reasonableness

• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, clauses, and provisions

• Serve as legal advisor to committees and strategic initiatives

• Educate and train business partners and stakeholders on legal compliance and risk mitigation

• Support compliance department initiatives and provide backup coverage for other attorneys

• Collaborate with hospital departments to operationalize legal and business objectives

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges, webinars, and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.