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A bit about us:

We are a 50+ hospital healthcare system that is actively growing. With over 50,000 employees, over a dozen not-for-profit facilities and great providers - we help our communities with their healthcare needs.

Why join us?

  • Competitive compensation (150k base for lower end of experience, upwards of 300k base for extensive)
  • Growing, stable health system
  • Unique challenges

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transactional Support & Contract Management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate agreements including, but not limited to:
  • Physician agreements
  • Joint ventures
  • Leases
  • Vendor and supply chain contracts
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Affiliation agreements
  • Ensure that contractual language appropriately reflects the legal, operational, and financial interests of the health system.

  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Provide daily counsel on regulatory matters affecting hospital operations, ensuring compliance with state laws regarding referral and financial relationships between healthcare providers.
  • Advise on the implications of federal laws and regulations, including the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and other fraud, waste, and abuse regulations.
  • Monitor and interpret changes in healthcare regulation to proactively guide internal stakeholders.

  • Strategic Legal Counsel
  • Work closely with key leadership at both corporate and local levels to develop legal strategies that support the organization’s operational and strategic objectives.
  • Offer pragmatic, solution-oriented advice to resolve legal challenges in real time.
  • Act as a liaison between internal business units and external counsel, actively managing and supervising outside counsel to ensure consistent strategy, efficient handling of legal matters, and cost containment.

  • Operational & Business Support
  • Understand and apply knowledge of hospital business operations and industry-specific considerations in the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of legal agreements.
  • Collaborate with various internal departments including C-suite executives, hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and staff to address and mitigate legal risks.
  • Serve as a resource on legal issues related to hospital/medical staff contracting, telemedicine, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospital/facility licensing and accreditation.

  • Leadership & Professional Development
  • Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
  • Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new regulatory developments that impact hospital operations.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal staff as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
1. Education:
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
2. Licensure:
  • Unrestricted license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
3. Experience & Skills:
  • Strong understanding of hospital business operations and healthcare-specific legal considerations.
  • Demonstrated experience with healthcare regulatory compliance matters.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, public sector, and/or in-house environment.
  • At least 2-3 years of healthcare transactional or regulatory experience.
2. Technical Expertise:
  • In-depth knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing healthcare services and payment systems.
  • Experience with physician/physician group contracting, Medical Staff/peer review matters, and issues related to telemedicine and ambulatory surgical centers.
3. Contract Skills:
  • Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills.
4. Interpersonal Skills:
  • Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners, including senior executives, hospital C-suite personnel, physicians, and clinical staff.
5. Additional Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel effectively, directing legal strategy and controlling costs.

Working Environment:

  • Team Collaboration
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team across both corporate and operational levels. This role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

  • Fast-Paced Setting
Engage in a fast-paced environment where prompt, practical legal advice is critical to daily operations and strategic decision-making.

  • Professional Growth
Opportunities to expand your expertise in healthcare law and participate in high-level strategic planning for a leading hospital system.


Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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