Associate AttorneyThe Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values of kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride, and empower every team member to do the right thing!The Springs Living is seeking an Associate Attorney to provides legal support and guidance across a broad range of business and operational matters affecting The Springs Living communities and affiliated businesses.
This role partners closely with leadership, operations, human resources, compliance, risk management, development, and finance teams to support legal compliance, mitigate organizational risk, and advance company objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented attorney with strong interpersonal skills and experience in healthcare, employment, real estate, regulatory, or corporate law.Essential FunctionsProvide legal counsel and day-to-day support on operational, regulatory, employment, transactional, and business matters affecting senior living communities and associated ancillary businesses Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, service agreements, and related legal documentsProvide support related to acquisitions, development projects, construction, real estate, and financing transactionsSupport litigation management, dispute resolution, claims investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries for resident and employment mattersCollaborate on federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living, healthcare, labor and employment, privacy, licensing, and resident care (CMS, state health departments, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing Act, HIPAA, DOL)Assist with resident-related matters including admission agreements and contracts, rights complaints, and discharge/eviction mattersCollaborate with operational leadership to review and understand resident/family/guardian documents such as guardianship, power of attorney, and similar forms to understand authority and decision processesCollaborate with the People Team and operations leadership to develop and update human resource policies, procedures, and training materialsProvide support for employment matters including wage/hour compliance, leave laws, terminations, EEOC charges or state agency complaintsSupport investigations into resident or employment related matters as neededSupport risk management and compliance programs across the organizationCollaborate with outside counsel as needed and monitor legal spendParticipate in initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting organizational growth and operational excellenceOther duties as assignedQualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law schoolActive license and good standing with the Oregon State Bar5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, employment, corporate, regulatory, or real estate lawStrong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and regulatory complianceExperience advising business leaders in a fast-paced operational environment preferredExcellent written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skillsExperience supporting healthcare providers, assisted living, memory care, or multi-site operationsFamiliarity with healthcare privacy laws, licensing regulations, and risk management practicesIn-house legal experience preferredStrong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential mattersAbility to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating cross-functionallyProficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research toolsBenefitsHealth insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling)Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchingShort-term and Long-term disabilityEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time off/SabbaticalProfessional developmentOn-site chiropractic careEmployee Wellness PlatformOn-site gymDiscounted Gym MembershipAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelinesThis position is based in Beaverton, Oregon