Senior Counsel

We are seeking a(an) Sr Counsel for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications
An American For-Profit Operator of Health Care Facilities is seeking an in-house counsel in Nashville, Tennessee. Counsel will have primary responsibility for managing legal activities relating to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. This position will report to the Vice President – Legal Development of HCA's Legal Department and will work directly with HCA's Development Group.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead legal support of M&A transactions, including coordination of legal strategy, risk management and due diligence
• Draft and negotiate transaction agreements, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent and definitive agreements
• Manage transaction processes and drive continuous process improvements of such processes
• Provide advice and counsel on legal aspects of transaction
• Direct legal aspects of post-closing integration of acquisitions and joint ventures
• Manage outside counsel support of transactions and serve as liaison between outside counsel and HCA's Development Group
• Supervise paralegal and other legal personnel

Education & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in relevant experience in-house and/or law firm with M&A focus, and healthcare M&A preferred
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school & active membership in at least one state bar required