Position SummaryThe Associate General Counsel takes primary ownership of Rosecrance's regulatory, HIPAA privacy, and transactional legal work. Working under the General Counsel and with the Senior Counsel, this hands-on in-house role knows behavioral health regulation, is comfortable being embedded with operations, and can handle transactional and corporate governance work as our organization grows through affiliations and expansion.
Qualifications:- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active law license in good standing in Illinois (or one of Rosecrance's four operating states: IL, IN,IA, or WI).
- Healthcare regulatory experience, ideally in behavioral health, substance use or a similarly regulated clinical setting.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and comfort serving as a Privacy Officer.
- Some transactional or corporate experience, or a clear track record of picking up new practice areas quickly.
- Solid, practical judgment and a collaborative style that fits a fast-moving operations environment.
- M&A or affiliation experience, especially in healthcare preferred.
- Nonprofit governance and multi-entity corporate compliance experience.
- Prior in-house experience at a growing healthcare organization.
- Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance
Essential Responsibilities:- Serve as the department's primary resource on behavioral health and healthcare regulatory matters across the states where Rosecrance operates.
- Research and interpret licensing, certification, and program requirements, and translate them into practical guidance for clinical and operational teams.
- Partner closely with clinical operations, staying embedded enough to spot issues early and support day-to-day decisions.
- Track regulatory changes that affect Rosecrance programs and flag what matters.
- Serve as Rosecrance's named HIPAA Privacy Officer.
- Own privacy policies, breach analysis and response, patient rights requests, and privacy training.
- Advise operations on privacy questions and handle privacy-related complaints and investigations.
- Support mergers, affiliations, and other transactions, including due diligence, document review, and coordination with outside counsel.
- Grow into leading transactions over time as experience with Rosecrance's structure and deal approach develops.
- Maintain corporate governance across a mix of entity types, including not-for-profit corporations and LLCs (boards, bylaws, minutes, and resolutions).
- Handle state formation and annual registration requirements across the states where Rosecrance operates.
- Manage IRS compliance and tax-exemption work, including exemption applications and ongoing maintenance of tax-exempt status.
- Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned.
Schedule: - Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
Pay: Based on education, experience, and credentials
- Starting salary in Rockford - $72.12/hour- $150,000/year
Starting salary in Des Plaines - $87.26/hour- $181,500/year
Work Location: Rosecrance Rockford, IL or Des Plaines, IL
Our BenefitsRosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
- 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
- Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
- Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
- Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
- Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities
- Discounts at participating retailers
- Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility
