Description:

Job Title:
Associate Legal Counsel – Healthcare & Employment Law Location: Orlando, Florida (Hybrid or On-site Option Available) Department: Legal Affairs

About the Organization:
We are a leading integrated healthcare system serving Central Florida communities through a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care facilities. With a mission-driven focus on delivering exceptional patient care and improving health outcomes, we support our team members with a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

We are expanding our in-house legal team and are seeking a mid-level attorney to join as Associate Legal Counsel with a concentration in healthcare regulatory law and employment law. This is an exciting opportunity to provide proactive legal support on issues that impact both our clinical and corporate operations.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Associate Legal Counsel will support a broad range of legal matters across the organization, with emphasis on:

Healthcare regulatory compliance
Florida employment and labor law
Contract drafting and negotiation
Risk management and internal investigations

The ideal candidate has at least 3–6 years of legal experience, preferably in a healthcare provider or law firm environment, and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise on a wide range of employment law issues, including employee relations, wage & hour, ADA, FMLA, disciplinary actions, terminations, discrimination claims, and employment policy development.
Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory issues such as HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid billing, licensure, and compliance with CMS and AHCA requirements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including physician contracts, business associate agreements, employment agreements, vendor and IT contracts, and clinical service agreements.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and Clinical Leadership on internal investigations, audits, and disciplinary matters.
Assist in managing outside counsel and litigation strategies in employment-related or regulatory matters.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in healthcare and employment law that impact hospital and health system operations.
Conduct legal training for HR, management, and operational leaders on relevant legal and compliance topics.
Promote a culture of ethical conduct, legal compliance, and patient safety.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Florida Bar (in good standing)
3–6 years of relevant legal experience in healthcare and/or employment law; prior in-house or healthcare system experience preferred
Solid understanding of Florida and federal employment law, including Title VII, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and whistleblower protections
Working knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks, including HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback, and CMS conditions of participation
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build strong internal relationships
Excellent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range (Orlando / Central Florida): $100,000 – $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Based on industry benchmarks and Florida market data for in-house counsel in healthcare systems with 3–6 years of experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: