Overview
The organization is seeking a seasoned Associate General Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner within a mission-driven healthcare setting.
This role supports executives and operational leaders by providing strategic counsel across legal, regulatory, employment, litigation, insurance, risk management, and operational matters. The ideal candidate can lead discussions, influence decision-making, and deliver practical, business-focused guidance that advances organizational goals while managing risk.
Experience supporting healthcare organizations with hospice, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), home health, or other post-acute care services is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to executive and operational leaders.
- Provide practical, risk-based counsel on healthcare operations, regulatory matters, employment issues, and organizational initiatives.
- Lead legal support for litigation, claims, investigations, insurance matters, and enterprise risk management activities.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, transactions, and other significant business arrangements.
- Support compliance with federal and Florida healthcare laws impacting hospice, PACE, home health, and related services.
- Represent the Legal Department in leadership discussions and serve as a resource for department leadership as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Active Florida Bar membership strongly preferred. Candidates licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction must be eligible to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status.
- Significant experience as an in-house healthcare attorney or advising healthcare organizations, preferably within hospice, PACE, home health, or other post-acute care settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law, litigation management, insurance matters, and risk management.
- Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
- Executive presence, strong judgment, and exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively advise and influence senior leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting healthcare organizations with hospice, PACE, home health, or other post-acute care services.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement with company match
- Wellness programs
- Industry-leading PTO: 5+ weeks
- CEU support and tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay
- Advancement opportunities
Location
- Remote position with occasional travel required approximately 4–6 times per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The organization is committed to complying with applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and applicable state and local laws. The organization does not discriminate against qualified individuals or applicants based on disability and provides reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
Workplace discrimination is illegal; applicable “Know Your Rights” materials apply.