Associate Corporate Counsel
North Florida Surgeons, P.A.•Jacksonville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
This full-time position reports directly to the Company’s Corporate Counsel and works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Physician President. The Associate Corporate Counsel will play an important role in supporting the organization’s legal needs while developing a broad in-house legal skillset. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams to help drive initiatives that support high-quality patient care and operational excellence across the organization.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Active membership in a state bar required (Florida preferred)
- 2–4 years of legal experience with a focus on transactional law
- Ability to collaborate effectively with legal team members and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with experience reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements
- Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and provide practical guidance to business teams
Nice To Haves
- Experience in private practice or in-house environments supporting healthcare, real estate, or employment law matters is preferred
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems or other legal technology tools is a plus
- Exposure to healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute) is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for our surgical practices, including employment agreements, vendor agreements, lease agreements, and other healthcare-related agreements
- Providing legal advice and support to business teams on contractual matters and general business issues
- Supporting the implementation of technology solutions for contract management, document management, and other legal workflows
- Drafting, maintaining, and improving template agreements and standard contract language
- Establishing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures to align with compliance standards and industry best practices
- Educating internal clients on contract processes, including best practices, common clause negotiations, commercial and legal risks, and internal approval procedures
- Driving process consistency and standardization while supporting initiatives that improve efficiency through legal technology and automation
Benefits
- Opportunity to build a broad in-house legal skillset
- Work directly with executive leadership and physicians
- Collaborative and mission-driven healthcare organization
- Opportunity to help modernize legal operations and technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
