Associate General Counsel Healthcare Litigation

ASC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

American Senior Communities is seeking an experienced, strategic attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel focused on healthcare litigation. This high-impact leadership role sits at the intersection of litigation, risk management, healthcare operations, and legal advice. The position oversees the organization’s medical malpractice and professional liability litigation portfolio, government investigations, and regulatory matters, while providing practical legal guidance that advances organizational goals and protects the enterprise.

The Associate General Counsel works closely with executive leaders, clinical teams, compliance professionals, risk managers, and outside counsel across the organization. The role also supports enterprise compliance and regulatory initiatives, advises operational and business teams, helps develop policies and governance initiatives, and mentors legal department staff.

American Senior Communities is a mission-driven post-acute and senior healthcare organization serving communities across Indiana. Its stated core values are Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in Indiana.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, or professional liability claims.
• Experience managing government investigations, regulatory matters, and administrative proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of healthcare litigation experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Experience advising healthcare providers, long-term care organizations, hospitals, or other regulated healthcare entities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, compliance programs, and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice and professional liability matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Develop litigation and settlement strategies aligned with legal, financial, and operational objectives.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient representation.
• Analyze litigation trends and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead responses to government investigations, subpoenas, audits, surveys, and administrative proceedings.
• Advise leadership on interactions with state and federal regulators.
• Conduct and oversee internal investigations and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
• Support enterprise compliance and regulatory initiatives.
• Advise operational, clinical, risk management, compliance, and executive teams on legal and business issues.
• Partner with organizational leaders to identify and mitigate risk.
• Assist in developing policies, practices, and governance initiatives.
• Support strategic growth and operational objectives through practical legal counseling.
• Mentor and support legal department staff.
• Foster collaboration among internal stakeholders and external legal partners.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with a Telehealth option.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid training, skills certification, and career development support.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement.
• Continued education opportunities through tuition discounts and program partnerships.
• Employee assistance program and wellness support.
• Retail, food, and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree