Government Relations Attorney
Government Relations Attorney - Counsel III
Government Relations Attorney - Counsel III Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA Essential Functions: - Assisting Kaiser Permanente Regions with their government relations efforts, including strategic and policy support and coordination with Programwide objectives. - Analyzing the impact of state and federal legislative proposals on Kaiser Permanente. - Assisting in the formulation of KP's public policy positions. - Drafting proposed legislation, regulations and amendments thereto. - Preparing arguments and testimony and other materials regarding legislation, regulations and public policy issues. - Representing the Program in government and industry meetings and other public forums. - Providing counsel to management regarding federal and statute statues, regulations, court options, administrative procedures and legal proposals. Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Juris Doctorate required. - 3+ years legislative or government relations experience required either federal or with a state in which Kaiser has a presence. - In depth knowledge of legislative process required. - Knowledge of healthcare industry required. - Experience analyzing and drafting legislation/amendments required. - Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills. - Excellent analytical and interpretive skills. - Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively provide strategic and tactical counsel to KP leadership. Preferred Qualifications: - Expertise in managed care regulation/healthcare policy strongly preferred. - Medicare expertise a plus