Overview
A leading independent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner is seeking an Operations Counsel to join their team. This role is designed for a lawyer who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site healthcare environments and enjoys working closely with operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal partner to the ASC operations organization, ensuring consistent adoption and implementation of enterprise legal and compliance standards across all locations
- Provide responsive, trusted legal advice to operations teams, resolving issues quickly and minimizing escalations
- Develop and implement standardized contracting frameworks to support high-volume, operations-driven execution
- Support growth initiatives including new service lines, physician arrangements, and operational expansion
- Integrate compliance into daily workflows to reduce repeat issues and strengthen operational discipline
- Assist with post-close integration and new ASC launches to ensure legal and operational readiness
- Serve as a liaison between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT/Data Security, and Finance departments
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing
- 5–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in healthcare or regulated multi-site environments
- Experience working in or closely with ambulatory surgery centers, MSOs, outpatient healthcare, or similar operational healthcare settings is strongly preferred
- Background in law firm training with meaningful in-house or operational exposure
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute
- Experience with contract management systems and scalable contracting processes is a plus
- Business-oriented mindset focused on enabling outcomes while pragmatically managing risk
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for operational teams
- Strong relationship-building skills with operational leaders and physicians
- Preference for execution, speed, and scalability over theoretical analysis
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary ranges vary based on role, level, location, skills, experience, and education
- Many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus
- Specific salary range will be provided during the hiring process
Location
- Compensation and pay may vary by state and work location
Equal Opportunity
This employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application or hiring process.