Associate General Counsel

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 organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced in-house attorney who can provide practical, solutions-oriented counsel to complex business and operational challenges. The Associate General Counsel will partner with executives and operational leaders across the organization, advising on legal, regulatory, employment, litigation, insurance, risk management, and operational matters.

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 across the organization.
• 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.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active Florida Bar membership is 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

• Prior experience working with healthcare organizations providing hospice, PACE, home health, and/or other post-acute care services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Retirement with company match.
• Wellness programs.
• Industry-leading PTO: 5+ weeks.
• CEU support and tuition reimbursement.

Location

• Remote position with occasional travel required approximately 4–6 times per year.
• Florida Authorized House Counsel status is required for candidates licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction.