Associate General Counsel

Empath Health•Bradenton, FL

61d•Remote

About The Position

Empath Health is seeking a seasoned Associate General Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner within its mission-driven healthcare organization. The role partners with executives and operational leaders, providing practical, business-focused guidance on legal, regulatory, employment, litigation, insurance, risk management, and operational matters. The position supports healthcare services including hospice, PACE, home health, and other post-acute care. It is remote, with occasional travel required approximately 4–6 times per year. Active Florida Bar membership is strongly preferred; attorneys licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction must be eligible to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving communities across Florida through a connected network of services, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, PACE, HIV and sexual health, and dementia support. The organization describes its care as addressing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Empath Health states that it provides reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable disability laws and does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of disability.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Significant experience as an in-house healthcare attorney or advising healthcare organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in employment law, litigation management, insurance matters, and risk management.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
Executive presence, strong judgment, and exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively advise and influence senior leaders.
Candidates licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction must be eligible to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status.

Nice To Haves

Active Florida Bar membership is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting healthcare organizations in hospice, PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), home health, or other post-acute care settings is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner to executive and operational leaders across the organization.
Provide practical, risk-based counsel on healthcare operations, regulatory matters, employment issues, and organizational initiatives.
Lead legal support for litigation, claims, investigations, insurance matters, and enterprise risk management activities.
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, transactions, and other significant business arrangements.
Support compliance with federal and Florida healthcare laws impacting hospice, PACE, home health, and related services.
Represent the Legal Department in leadership discussions and serve as a capable resource for department leadership as needed.