Corporate Counsel-Governance and Entity Management (Must be located in Tennessee)

Wellpath • Franklin, TN

18d

About The Position

Why Wellpath Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. About this role The Operations Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support across the company in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This role manages corporate governance activities, including the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities, as well as advising on Board of Directors matters. It oversees the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The position provides legal counsel on healthcare regulatory issues, supports procurement processes, and mitigates legal risks in company operations. Additionally, the role conducts legal research and delivers cross-functional legal guidance to align with business objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution
• 1+ years of legal experience, ideally including a mix of law firm and in-house practice or within government
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in practical, business-focused terms
• License to practice law in the State of Tennessee, or ability to immediately obtain via endorsement
• Registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners as in-house counsel is also acceptable

Nice To Haves

• Direct healthcare industry experience preferred, though a background in government and understanding of healthcare regulatory issues is also desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance activities, including entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, and Board of Directors support.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters, including HIPAA, licensure, and scope of practice.
• Support procurement processes, including RFP reviews, risk identification, and contract lifecycle management.
• Conduct legal research and deliver cross-functional legal counsel aligned with organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees