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.
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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.