Senior Corporate Counsel – M&A, Transactions, Strategic Contracts

Providence•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you an exceptional legal strategist with a passion for healthcare transactions? Do you thrive on navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, providing innovative solutions, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Role: As the Senior Corporate Counsel – M&A, Transactions, Strategic Contracts at Providence St. Joseph Health, you'll be a key player in driving our strategic vision. You'll partner with our executive leadership and other vital stakeholders to lead complex transactions and healthcare-related business arrangements across our multi-state system.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active admission and license to practice law in California or Washington preferred.
At least 10 years of relevant experience (some law firm experience is a plus).
Transactions, commercial contracting, healthcare-related matters, and focus on mergers and acquisitions preferred.
Exceptional proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements, related to merger and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and internal reorganizations.
Experience with entity formation, corporate finance, health care organizations, for-proft as well as non-proft transactions preferred.
Ability to assess business and legal risks, providing practical, strategic solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within DLA and Providence, completing projects efficiently in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead transactions counsel on diverse, complex healthcare transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, and reorganizations.
Draft, negotiate, and manage comprehensive transaction documents, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
Structure transactions to align with Providence’s priorities, proactively managing legal, regulatory, and business risks.
Provide insightful advice to senior executives and internal partners on transaction strategies, risk management, and negotiation positions.
Work closely with internal stakeholders from finance to operations, ensuring transactions support business objectives.
Oversee legal due diligence, identifying and communicating material risks and deal-critical issues effectively.
Ensure all transactions adhere to healthcare regulatory requirements, nonprofit legal obligations, and internal policies.
Collaborate within the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) to deliver consistent, effective legal advice and manage resources efficiently.
Strategically manage outside counsel on major transactions, ensuring cost efficiency and support consistency.
Function autonomously on highly complex contracts and transactions, handling administrative functions within DLA as assigned.