Description:

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass' experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an Operations Counsel to serve as a field-facing legal leader embedded directly with our operations teams. This is a highly practical, execution-oriented role designed for a lawyer who thrives in fast-moving, multi-site healthcare environments and enjoys being close to the business.

In this role, you will act as the primary legal partner to our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operations organization, ensuring that enterprise standards are consistently adopted and effectively implemented across all locations. You will translate legal and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for operators, helping the organization scale safely, efficiently, and with minimal friction.

Success in this role is defined by speed of execution, operational clarity, and reduced variability and risk across the field.

What You'll Do:

Partner directly with ASC leadership and field operations teams to drive consistent adoption of enterprise legal and compliance standards across all centers
Serve as a responsive, trusted legal advisor to operations, resolving issues quickly and minimizing escalation
Build and implement standardized contracting frameworks that enable high-volume, operations-driven execution
Support growth initiatives including new service lines, physician arrangements, and operational expansion
Embed compliance into daily workflows to reduce repeat issues and strengthen operational discipline
Support post-close integration and de novo ASC launches to ensure legal and operational readiness
Act as a key connector between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT/Data Security, and Finance

What you bring:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
5–10+ years of legal experience, ideally in healthcare or regulated multi-site environments
Experience working in or closely with ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), MSOs, outpatient healthcare, or similar operational healthcare settings strongly preferred
Background in law firm training with meaningful in-house or operational exposure
Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute)
Experience with contract management systems and scalable contracting processes is a plus
A business-first mindset, focused on enabling outcomes while managing risk pragmatically
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into simple, actionable guidance for operators
Strong relationship-building skills with operational leaders and physicians
A bias toward execution, speed, and scalability over theoretical analysis
Comfort working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment