Associate General Counsel – Healthcare Law

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

77d • $101 - $151

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel – Healthcare Law will report to the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, serving as a trusted advisor on healthcare law matters for the organization. This position provides expert guidance on compliance, risk management, and solutions in the realm of healthcare laws and regulations—including Stark and Anti-kickback, provider contracting, medical staff, patient privacy, and hospital and medical group regulation. The role also involves monitoring legislative and regulatory developments in healthcare and advocating for organizational interests as laws and policies evolve. The position is ideal for experienced attorneys who have proven success independently managing complex and confidential legal issues, who can collaborate effectively with a diverse management team, and provide guidance in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This is a hybrid role. On days when onsite activity is not required, individuals in this role may work remotely. All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new employee orientation.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school required with demonstrated achievement.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse groups of management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in the State Bar of Oregon or eligibility for admission based on reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, counsel, and representation of Legacy Health to ensure conformity with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage all areas of legal compliance, litigation, contract negotiation and preparation, review, and development.
• Deal with highly confidential matters and unique or complex legal issues.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and set objectives with guidance from the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer.
• Decide how to proceed to resolve difficult problems while following Legacy and Legal Services policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees