Description:
You Matter- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
How you make a difference
The Operations Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support across the company in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This role manages corporate governance activities, including the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities, as well as advising on Board of Directors matters. It oversees the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The position provides legal counsel on healthcare regulatory issues, supports procurement processes, and mitigates legal risks in company operations. Additionally, the role conducts legal research and delivers cross-functional legal guidance to align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee corporate governance activities, including entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, and Board of Directors support.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters, including HIPAA, licensure, and scope of practice.
- Support procurement processes, including RFP reviews, risk identification, and contract lifecycle management.
- Conduct legal research and deliver cross-functional legal counsel aligned with organizational goals.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution
Experience:
- 1+ years of legal experience, ideally including a mix of law firm and in-house practice or within government
- Direct healthcare industry experience preferred, though a background in government and understanding of healthcare regulatory issues is also desirable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in practical, business-focused terms
Licenses/Certifications:
- License to practice law in the State of Tennessee, or ability to immediately obtain via endorsement
- Registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners as in-house counsel is also acceptable