Associate General Counsel and Senior Director of Compliance

Pinnacle Treatment Brand•Upper Darby, PA

9h•Remote

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading, fast-growing provider of addiction treatment services, serving over 35,000 patients daily nationwide. Our mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. We are seeking a strategic legal and compliance leader to join our team as Associate General Counsel & Senior Director of Compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in healthcare regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and employment law within a multi-state healthcare environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active U.S. Bar License
4+ years of relevant legal experience
Strong experience in compliance program management
Background in healthcare law (in-house or law firm)

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-state or multi-site healthcare organizations
Familiarity with behavioral health / substance use disorder regulations
Prior in-house or regulatory experience

Responsibilities

Assist with management of external litigation in coordination with outside counsel (e.g., employment, professional and general liability matters)
Provide legal guidance on various contract matters such as leases, NDA’s, vendor and payor agreements, and physician arrangements
Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, including the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute
Prepare and deliver training and communications to promote awareness of compliance and legal issues
Maintain and report metrics to leadership
Lead internal investigations and hotline management
Update and manage internal compliance policies
Support the review of internal policies and procedures for regulatory alignment
Partner with others on audits, investigations, and corrective action plans
Assist with monitoring licensing and compliance requirements across states
Advise operational leaders on regulatory risk mitigation and compliance controls
Develop and oversee corrective action plans and remediation efforts
Depending on experience, this attorney may supervise 2-5 team members
Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts as needed
Develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions aligned with organizational goals