Chief Legal Officer

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Legal Officer serves as the organization’s top legal executive, providing strategic guidance, legal counsel, and risk management to support the organization’s mission, operations, and long-term goals. This role oversees all legal matters, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manages legal risk, and acts as a key advisor to executive leadership and the board of directors.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; must be licensed and in good standing to practice law
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including experience at the executive level
Strong background in corporate law, regulatory compliance, labor law, and contract negotiations
Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare and/or correctional setting preferred
Prior experience advising a board of directors or working in a highly regulated environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and board of directors
Provide legal oversight for corporate governance, compliance, contracts, labor and employment matters, intellectual property, litigation, and regulatory affairs
Develop and lead the organization’s legal strategy to promote and protect its interests.
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as industry-specific regulations
Draft, review, and negotiate high-level contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets efficiently
Lead and develop the in-house legal team; provide mentoring and direction to legal staff.
Monitor changes in laws and regulations that affect the organization and advise leadership accordingly
Support risk management and crisis response planning in coordination with other departments
Maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility