Description:

Job Summary:
The Corporate Counsel will serve as the primary in-house legal advisor to the Hoskinson Group. This role supports the diverse legal needs of both our construction and healthcare divisions. The attorney in this role will manage contracts, oversee regulatory compliance, resolve legal disputes, and provide timely legal guidance to leadership and operational teams. The Corporate Counsel will also partner closely with the Chief Compliance Officer and manage external counsel relationships to ensure the organization's interests are strategically protected.

Supervises:
External legal counsel (engagement and oversight).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides legal direction to business unit leaders and staff on compliance, contracts, and governance.
Coordinates with external attorneys on litigation, regulatory, and specialized matters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including construction contracts (AIA, design-build), subcontractor agreements, real estate leases, vendor agreements, employment agreements, and healthcare-related contracts.
Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including healthcare laws (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute) and construction laws (OSHA, environmental regulations, lien laws).
Manage legal disputes, oversee discovery, develop case strategy, and serve as liaison with outside litigation counsel.
Act as the central point of contact for external legal counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources.
Provide practical legal guidance to leadership and teams on employment law, corporate governance, and risk management issues.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Member in good standing of a State Bar, with the ability and willingness to become licensed in Wyoming or qualify as in-house counsel under state rules.

Experience:

Minimum of 5–7 years of legal practice in a law firm or in-house counsel role.
Experience in healthcare law or construction law required; direct experience in both is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of healthcare and/or construction regulatory frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-legal audiences.
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
Willingness and ability to relocate to Gillette, Wyoming (required condition of employment).