General Counsel

Sinceri Senior Living

$120K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice in the U.S.
  • 7-10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally in healthcare or senior living fields.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulations around healthcare, employment law, and privacy (e.g., HIPAA).
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and managing legal disputes.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with a focus on balancing legal risk and operational priorities.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to company locations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise executives on legal matters affecting operations, resident care, and compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations within senior living communities.
  • Draft and negotiate contracts with vendors and partners.
  • Manage responses to legal disputes and litigation, including coordination with outside counsel.
  • Develop and implement policies to reduce risk and align operations with legal standards.
  • Monitor and assess changes in industry regulations to inform leadership decisions.
  • Provide training to staff on legal issues including resident rights and employment practices.

Benefits

  • Great workplace culture recognized by employees as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development within the organization.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring practices.
  • Supportive environment with dedicated staff assistance during the application process.
Full Job Description
Why You Should Work With Us:

At Sinceri Senior Living, we are a fun loving, employee-centric company like no other! Maybe that's why we have been certified by our employees as a Great Place to Work ® for our 6th Year in a row. Create your career with us and learn about all the career growth opportunities we offer.

Have we sparked your interest yet? Apply online and join our wonderful team. Questions about the application process? Come visit us and our staff will be happy to assist you!

Sinceri Senior living is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Minors must be at least 16 years of age to be employed by Sinceri Senior Living. Candidates submitted by unsolicited 3rd party recruiters will not be considered.

Purpose:

The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic guidance and oversight on all legal matters impacting the company and its senior living communities. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to healthcare, employment, resident care, and risk management. The General Counsel plays a key role in contract development and review, dispute resolution, and protecting the company's interests through proactive legal planning. Additionally, this role partners with executive leadership to support ethical decision-making and safeguard the organization's reputation and operational integrity.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to executives and leadership on all matters impacting the organization, including operations, resident care, employment, and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living communities, including licensing, HIPAA, healthcare standards, contracts, and employment law
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents with vendors, partners, and external stakeholders
  • Lead and coordinate the company's response to legal disputes, claims, and litigation, including management of outside counsel when necessary
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that reduce organizational risk and support ethical and compliant operations
  • Monitor industry trends, legislative changes, and regulatory updates to proactively advise leadership on potential impacts
  • Provide guidance and training to leadership and staff on legal matters, including resident rights, privacy laws, employment practices, and documentation standards
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and major strategic initiatives through due diligence, structuring, and legal oversight
  • Maintain strong relationships with regulators, external counsel, and business partners to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues


Minimum Eligibility Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in the United States
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive legal experience, preferably with exposure to healthcare, senior living, long-term care, or similar regulated industries
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations governing healthcare, employment law, contracts, and privacy (e.g., HIPAA)
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal disputes, and advising executive leadership
  • Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance legal risk and operational priorities
  • Ability to travel occasionally to communities and corporate offices as required

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