Associate General Counsel - Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions

UHS•King of Prussia, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities. The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring an Associate General Counsel to identify and analyze legal issues. This role will be instrumental in drafting key documents, reviewing and preparing contracts. It will also present clear recommendations assuring legal compliance for all levels of executive staff and facilities. This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Law Degree with a minimum of 7 years’ experience as an attorney in a healthcare related field and be admitted into the Pennsylvania state bar.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and respond to multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Provides legal research and analysis concerning health care operations including contracting, regulatory issues, corporate governance and compliance
Drafts, review, and/or prepare contract or other legal documents, including vendor and provider contracts
Analyze federal and state healthcare laws and regulations including, but not limited to HIPAA and the Stark and Anti-kickback statutes
Provide legal healthcare operations support to the acute care, ambulatory and behavioral health divisions, including but not limited to health plan operations, clinically integrated networks and accountable care organizations
Provide advice and counsel to company officers and executives in connection with facility operations, fraud and abuse matters, transactional matters and corporate governance matters