General Counsel

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a strategic, experienced General Counsel to serve as the organization’s chief legal advisor at a pivotal time in its continued growth and community impact. This role partners closely with executive leadership and health system leaders to provide trusted counsel across complex healthcare, regulatory and business matters, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, governance, and accountability. The General Counsel is responsible for leading the organization’s legal and legislative affairs functions with direct responsibility for contract review and negotiations, advising on employment and labor matters, governance, medical staff and credentialing issues, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and serving as the primary lead for government affairs/advocacy. Working collaboratively with leaders across the organization, the General Counsel supports operational and strategic initiatives while safeguarding Frederick Health’s legal, ethical, and reputational integrity. This role completes legal work in‑house and strategically engages and coordinates outside counsel when necessary, ensuring that policies, decisions, and business strategies align with applicable laws and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Maryland Bar (or reciprocity eligibility)
• Minimum of 7 years’ legal experience supporting hospitals/health systems
• Hands‑on experience executing legal work in contracting, regulatory counsel, and healthcare operations
• Experience advising executives and boards

Responsibilities

• Contract review and negotiations
• Advising on employment and labor matters
• Governance
• Medical staff and credentialing issues
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk mitigation
• Serving as the primary lead for government affairs/advocacy
• Supporting operational and strategic initiatives while safeguarding Frederick Health’s legal, ethical, and reputational integrity
• Completing legal work in‑house and strategically engages and coordinates outside counsel when necessary
• Ensuring that policies, decisions, and business strategies align with applicable laws and industry best practices

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Pay is based on experience, skills and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees