Overview
An established operator of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities is seeking an Associate Counsel to support its Legal Department. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation within the senior housing industry. The position involves close collaboration with local operations leadership to provide practical legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates local to the Dallas office or remote applicants will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Advise local operations leaders on assisted living regulatory compliance, resident risk, and operational issues.
- Review and respond to state regulatory matters, including plans of correction, plans of removal, self-reports, and informal dispute resolutions.
- Investigate internally reported incidents, claims, and potential litigation matters.
- Review third-party resident record requests to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
- Review vendor and service contracts.
- Manage resident discharge, eviction, and collections matters in coordination with operations and outside counsel.
- Maintain up-to-date reporting on the status of ongoing and potential litigation.
- Assist in the selection and coordination of local litigation counsel.
- Attend mediations, arbitrations, and case status conferences.
- Review and revise compliance and risk management policies.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- 2 to 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Strongly preferred experience with regulatory matters in assisted living.
- Familiarity with Federal and State health care laws, licensing standards, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
- Experience with long-term care litigation is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Ability to develop positive rapport with employees and outside vendors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly.
- Detail-oriented with initiative to resolve issues independently.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and business writing proficiency.
- High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and proactively plan upcoming work.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Location
Candidates local to the Dallas office or remote candidates are welcome to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the interview process.