Counsel – Sunstate Medical Specialists

Overview

This role involves serving as Counsel for Sunstate Medical Specialists within a legal department supporting healthcare operations. The position focuses on healthcare and practice operations legal support, contract drafting and negotiation, and collaboration with senior legal leadership. The Counsel will work closely with Sunstate Medical Specialists' executive management to protect legal interests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise Sunstate Medical Specialists and management on legal matters including contracts, employment, litigation, and compliance risks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare and commercial contracts such as employment agreements, research agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, and licenses.
• Provide legal guidance on labor, employment, and regulatory issues affecting daily business activities.
• Manage outside counsel engagements related to Sunstate Medical Specialists.
• Collaborate with the broader legal team on practice acquisitions, affiliations, clinical research, and commercial operations.
• Deliver prompt, practical, business-focused legal and contract advice to operational teams.
• Research and anticipate legal issues impacting Sunstate Medical Specialists.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, deliverables, service scope, warranties, and other commercial terms.
• Apply problem-solving skills and business judgment to maximize revenue, minimize risk, and foster long-term partnerships.
• Facilitate cross-team decision-making and collaboration.
• Supervise and guide staff as needed to ensure task completion.
• Manage assigned projects through to completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Healthcare industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws including anti-kickback, self-referral, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA.
• Self-starter capable of working efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Client-focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Professional demeanor, tactful under pressure, and responsible.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Respectful and sensitive to cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free workplace.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a state or DC bar and licensed to practice law in Florida.

Physical Demands

• Weekly travel to various Sunstate Medical Specialists practice sites.
• Occasional travel to corporate headquarters and legal department office.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per day.

Work Environment

• Position based in Florida.
• Hybrid work model with presence at Sunstate Medical Specialists offices or fully remote within Florida.
• Frequent visits to Sunstate Medical Specialists clinics required.