Senior Assistant General Counsel Director

Wellpath

$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited institution
  • 7 to 12 years of relevant legal experience
  • Licensed to practice law in state of employment
  • Experience with healthcare regulatory compliance
  • Strong background in contract negotiation and drafting

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead legal counsel to operational teams
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements
  • Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and risk management
  • Support audits and administrative proceedings
  • Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements available
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Senior Assistant General Counsel Director provides legal guidance on the day-to-day operations of healthcare services and advises on regulatory matters and organizational risk. This role serves as a key legal partner to operational teams, supporting business, contractual, and compliance needs. The position delivers guidance across a wide range of legal areas, including regulatory compliance, contracts, and disputes. The role also supports internal teams by helping ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead legal counsel to operational teams, advising on legal, business, contractual, and operational matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including service contracts, physician agreements, leases, and corporate documents.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, and third-party disputes.
  • Support audits, investigations, administrative proceedings, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to support compliance, training, and implementation of policies and procedures.


Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

Experience
  • 7 to 12 years of legal experience relevant to the position duties.

Licenses/Certifications
  • License to practice law (OR authorization to practice as an in-house counsel attorney, if approved by CLO) in state of employment.


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