Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel/General Counsel with deep healthcare industry experience to serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership. This role will provide legal guidance across clinical operations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment matters, contracts, and risk management in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
Position Details
- Location: Northbrook, IL (Onsite)
- Schedule: Full-time
- Salary Range: $125,000 - $180,000
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review and Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including physician employment agreements, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and service agreements.
- Ensure that contracts comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts.
Regulatory Compliance
- Stay current on healthcare laws and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Advise on compliance issues and develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with regulatory filings.
Litigation Support
- Manage and oversee litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas and other legal inquiries.
- Coordinate and work with external counsel as necessary.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy.
Corporate Governance
- Provide support for corporate governance matters, including board meetings and compliance with corporate formalities.
- Assist with the preparation of corporate policies and procedures.
General Legal Support
- Assist with legal research and analysis on various legal issues.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Active member of the bar in good standing
- 5+ years of legal experience
- Significant healthcare legal experience, either:
- In-house at a healthcare organization, or
- At a law firm representing healthcare clients
- Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts.
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
Preferred
- Experience supporting multi-state healthcare operations
- Prior in-house counsel experience
- Experience working with physician groups, MSOs, hospitals, or healthcare services organizations
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K