Overview
An organization is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their legal team. This senior in-house attorney role provides practical, business-focused legal counsel across the organization, supporting executive leadership and various departments including Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and Compliance. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and involves managing legal matters related to contracts, transactions, employment, litigation, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, multi-state healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements such as vendor, technology, lease, and professional services contracts.
- Review and negotiate dental insurance, managed care, and third-party payor agreements.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, standard provisions, and approval workflows.
- Provide legal guidance on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and business terms.
- Support business stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.
Corporate and Transactional Matters
- Support mergers, acquisitions, de novo development, entity formations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
- Coordinate with outside counsel on corporate governance, entity maintenance, ownership transfers, and governance documentation.
- Assist with legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-acquisition integration.
- Maintain corporate records and entity governance documentation.
Employment and Human Resources Legal Support
- Draft, review, and maintain employment, executive, restrictive covenant, and independent contractor agreements.
- Provide legal guidance to Human Resources on employee relations, investigations, performance management, separations, and employment law compliance.
- Assist with responses to administrative agency matters including EEOC charges and employment-related claims.
- Monitor employment law developments and advise leadership on legal risk and compliance.
Regulatory and Healthcare Legal Counsel
- Advise on healthcare regulatory matters affecting multi-state dental operations.
- Provide legal guidance on HIPAA, privacy, data security, business associate agreements, provider licensing, credentialing, corporate practice of dentistry, scope of practice, and state dental board requirements.
- Review marketing and advertising materials for legal compliance.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting healthcare operations and provide practical guidance.
Litigation and Risk Management
- Coordinate litigation, claims, subpoenas, government investigations, and regulatory inquiries under the Chief Legal Officer's direction.
- Manage relationships with outside litigation counsel and oversee litigation reporting and tracking.
- Identify legal risks related to business initiatives and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Support responses to government agencies, licensing boards, and regulatory authorities.
Legal Operations and Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Clinical Leadership, and other business partners.
- Draft and maintain legal policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
- Support enterprise initiatives, strategic projects, and process improvements.
- Provide legal education and training to internal stakeholders.
- Balance legal risk with practical business objectives while supporting organizational growth.
- Perform additional legal responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
- Eligibility for Georgia in-house counsel registration or Georgia bar admission preferred.
- Ten (10) or more years of legal experience, with meaningful in-house counsel experience preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-state healthcare, dental service organizations, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
- Experience in commercial contracting, healthcare regulatory matters, employment law, litigation management, and corporate transactions.
- Proven ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and healthcare law.
- Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and multi-state legal compliance.
- Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
- Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health and vision insurance
- Employer-paid dental insurance, life insurance, Care.com membership, and employee assistance program
- Supplemental coverage including disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Career growth and development opportunities
Location
This position is eligible for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Additional Information
- The organization maintains a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.