Associate General Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide expert legal advice and guide business units and senior management across a broad range of matters, including general business matters, contracts, litigation, employment/labor, transactions, healthcare regulatory, and other areas as needed.

This role works Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on general business matters, including corporate matters, joint ventures, human resources issues, transactions, contracts, and patient incidents
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, in conjunction with the General Counsel and internal Contracts Manager
• Lead initiatives on corporate structuring and corporate/contract management
• Analyze and research healthcare regulatory topics, in conjunction with the General Counsel and internal Compliance Officer
• Liaise with outside counsel on specialized research topics (e.g., real estate, ERISA, healthcare regulatory)
• Deputize for the General Counsel on legal matters
• Oversee outside counsel on litigation, in conjunction with the internal Director of Legal Operations
• Other duties as assigned (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Expected to oversee 1–2 people in the legal department.

Competencies

• Analytical
• Business experience
• Self-reliant / problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Service-oriented

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers and phones
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk and hear

Travel

• Minimal travel expected.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• 7–10 years of legal practice with a law firm or in-house legal department
• Strong judgment balancing practical risk vs. technical risk
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills
• Ability to operate autonomously, as appropriate, and desire to take initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education/Certifications

• Juris doctorate degree required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current state license to practice law required

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO (relocation expenses would be reimbursed)
• A remote position from elsewhere in the country is a possibility for the right candidate

Compensation & Benefits

• Position pay range: $178,280 – $222,850
• Opportunity for an additional, discretionary bonus

Benefits (eligibility depends on classification and other factors):

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Company matched 401k plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off + paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

OSHA Exposure Rating: 1

• It is reasonably anticipated that no employees in this job classification will have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.

Location

• Colorado Springs, CO
• Ideal candidate is located in or open to relocating to Colorado Springs, CO

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). Recruiting, employment, training, compensation, and promotion are provided without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application Process

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; this posting will remain open until the position is filled.