Operations Counsel

Compass Surgical Partners

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Compass Surgical Partners is seeking an Operations Counsel to serve as a field-facing legal leader embedded directly with their operations teams. This is a highly practical, execution-oriented role designed for a lawyer who thrives in fast-moving, multi-site healthcare environments and enjoys being close to the business. In this role, you will act as the primary legal partner to the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operations organization, ensuring that enterprise standards are consistently adopted and effectively implemented across all locations. You will translate legal and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for operators, helping the organization scale safely, efficiently, and with minimal friction. Success in this role is defined by speed of execution, operational clarity, and reduced variability and risk across the field.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
5–10+ years of legal experience, ideally in healthcare or regulated multi-site environments
Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute)
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into simple, actionable guidance for operators
Strong relationship-building skills with operational leaders and physicians
A bias toward execution, speed, and scalability over theoretical analysis
Comfort working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or closely with ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), MSOs, outpatient healthcare, or similar operational healthcare settings strongly preferred
Background in law firm training with meaningful in-house or operational exposure
Experience with contract management systems and scalable contracting processes is a plus
A business-first mindset, focused on enabling outcomes while managing risk pragmatically

Responsibilities

Partner directly with ASC leadership and field operations teams to drive consistent adoption of enterprise legal and compliance standards across all centers
Serve as a responsive, trusted legal advisor to operations, resolving issues quickly and minimizing escalation
Build and implement standardized contracting frameworks that enable high-volume, operations-driven execution
Support growth initiatives including new service lines, physician arrangements, and operational expansion
Embed compliance into daily workflows to reduce repeat issues and strengthen operational discipline
Support post-close integration and de novo ASC launches to ensure legal and operational readiness
Act as a key connector between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT/Data Security, and Finance