Associate General Counsel

USA Clinics Group•Northbrook, IL

13h•$125,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel/General Counsel with deep healthcare industry experience to serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership. This role will provide legal guidance across clinical operations, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, employment matters, contracts, and risk management in a highly regulated healthcare environment. The ideal candidate is business-minded, practical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization while ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare laws.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Active member of the bar in good standing
5+ years of legal experience
Significant healthcare legal experience , either: In-house at a healthcare organization, or At a law firm representing healthcare clients
Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts.
Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-state healthcare operations
Prior in-house counsel experience
Experience working with physician groups, MSOs, hospitals, or healthcare services organizations

Responsibilities

Contract Review and Negotiation Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including physician employment agreements, vendor contracts, lease agreements, and service agreements. Ensure that contracts comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts.
Regulatory Compliance Stay current on healthcare laws and regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Advise on compliance issues and develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Assist with regulatory filings.
Litigation Support Manage and oversee litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas and other legal inquiries. Coordinate and work with external counsel as necessary. Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy.
Corporate Governance Provide support for corporate governance matters, including board meetings and compliance with corporate formalities. Assist with the preparation of corporate policies and procedures.
General Legal Support Assist with legal research and analysis on various legal issues. Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders. Other duties as assigned.