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Corewell Health • $120K — $150K *
Southfield, MI 48076In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
  • 7 years of relevant experience in M&A and corporate healthcare transactions
  • Experience supporting large-scale transactions in both private practice and in-house environments
  • Knowledge of healthcare laws such as Stark Law, AKS, HIPAA, and Medicare/Medicaid preferred
  • Experience working with legal and non-legal professionals through transactions in a healthcare context

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor on complex corporate transactions
  • Deliver practical legal advice aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory considerations
  • Manage transactional workstreams, including due diligence and timeline tracking
  • Draft and negotiate core acquisition and combination agreements
  • Communicate legal concepts clearly to business leaders
  • Collaborate and provide mentorship to fellow attorneys and team members
  • Maintain relationships with external legal counsel and advisors

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Support for maintaining relationships with external advisors
  • Opportunities to influence strategic decisions on large-scale transactions
  • Potential for significant impact within a leading healthcare organization
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The senior counsel position will report to the Corewell Health VP & Deputy General Counsel and work closely with other senior legal leaders, including Corewell Health's Chief Legal Officer, Corewell Health's SVP & General Counsel and Priority Health's SVP & General Counsel, and will provide key legal and strategic advice and support on complex and routine corporate matters and transactions involving the enterprise, care delivery system, and health plan.

Essential Functions
  • Serve as a strategic and legal advisor to senior leaders on a wide range of complex corporate transactions, including transaction design, negotiation, drafting documents and implementation. This will include, but is not limited to, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic affiliations, clinical integration arrangements, and provider or health plan transactions.
  • Apply understanding of health system and/or health plan operations to deliver actionable, practical, business-focused legal advice when advising on transaction structure, regulatory considerations, risk allocation, and alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Support and manage aspects of all phases of transactional workstreams, including due diligence oversight, FMV assessments, drafting definitive agreements, and coordination of internal and external teams, including management of transaction timelines, milestone tracking, and closing processes.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate core acquisition and combination agreements, including asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, merger/contribution agreements, governance documents, joint venture agreements, letters of intent, confidentiality agreements, and ancillary documents to ensure documents reflect business objectives and regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge of financial principles applicable to transactions and demonstrated ability to review and understand financial statements and related documents.
  • Communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-legal business and senior leaders.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with, and as needed provide mentorship, direction and guidance to, fellow attorneys, legal specialists, and other team members throughout the organization.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with and provide cost-effective use and oversight of external legal counsel, consultants, and advisors.


Qualifications

Required
  • Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
  • 7 years of relevant experience, M&A, corporate healthcare transactions experience, demonstrated ability to support large-scale transactions - combination of private practice and in house.

Preferred
  • 5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of and ability to provide legal guidance on healthcare laws such as Stark Law, AKS, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, antitrust, tax, nonprofit requirements, health insurance requirements and state regulatory frameworks.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in working with legal professionals and non-legal team members and leaders through transactions.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in healthcare industry serving healthcare or health plan clients.


Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Legal - Corporate

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency
N/A

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About Corewell Health

Corewell Health Careers

Joining Corewell Health presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence. Corewell Health is renowned for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and providing superior healthcare services.

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Corewell Health is actively seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment. The company offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Corewell Health has a position that could be the perfect fit for your career ambitions.

Internship Programs

For those just starting their professional journey, Corewell Health provides robust internship programs designed to foster skills development and offer real-world experience in the healthcare industry. Internships at Corewell Health are a stepping stone to full-time employment and offer invaluable networking opportunities within the healthcare sector.

Growth and Development

Career growth is a cornerstone of employment at Corewell Health. The company supports its team members' professional development through comprehensive training programs, including leadership training and diversity training. These initiatives ensure that every team member has the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles and advance within the company.

Benefits and Culture

Corewell Health is committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. Employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits that supports both their professional and personal lives. The company's culture promotes teamwork and respect, making it an ideal environment for those who value collaboration and innovation.

Hiring Process

The hiring process at Corewell Health is designed to be transparent and efficient. Candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and may be invited for an interview to discuss their qualifications and career goals in more detail. Corewell Health values a thorough approach to ensure that all potential team members align with the company’s values and vision for the future.

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Corewell Health believes in the power of networking and encourages its employees to engage with one another and the broader healthcare community. This engagement fosters a sense of community and collaboration, which is critical in the fast-paced world of healthcare.

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