Associate General Counsel

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) serves as the primary deputy to the General Counsel and a senior legal advisor to Priority Ambulance leadership. This role provides strategic and practical legal guidance across the organization, with a strong focus on commercial contracting, regulatory and compliance support, risk management, and dispute/litigation oversight. The AGC partners closely with Operations, HR, Finance/Revenue Cycle, Compliance, and leadership teams to enable growth while protecting the company’s legal and ethical interests.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with at least one state Bar.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment with strong commercial contracting and business counseling experience.
Strong judgment and executive presence.
Clear, concise communicator with ability to simplify complex issues.
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
Practical, solutions-oriented approach with strong risk evaluation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, insurance, EMS, or other regulated service organizations.
Experience advising senior leadership and/or working with a Board of Directors.
Litigation/dispute management experience, including oversight of outside counsel and insurers.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leaders on legal considerations impacting business strategy, operational decisions, and growth initiatives.
Translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable recommendations that balance risk and business needs.
Serve as the General Counsel’s delegate on assigned projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including customer/service agreements, vendor contracts, leases, employment-related agreements, NDAs, and business associate agreements.
Establish and maintain contract standards, templates, and process improvements to support efficiency and consistency.
Support enterprise compliance and legal risk management in a highly regulated healthcare/EMS environment.
Partner with the Compliance Department on policy development, investigations, and regulatory readiness.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise leadership on operational impacts and mitigation strategies.
Assist with Board reporting and governance activities as needed.
Manage and resolve disputes, claims, and litigation, including coordination with executives, insurers, and outside counsel.
Implement consistent matter management practices, including budgeting, reporting, and outside counsel oversight.
Select, supervise, and evaluate outside counsel for specialized matters; ensure quality, responsiveness, and cost control.
Improve legal department processes, including matter intake, contract tracking, approvals, and training.
Provide training and guidance to business partners on key legal topics such as contracting, compliance, risk, and ethics.
Partner with HR on employment-related legal issues and policy development when needed.