American Senior Communities

Senior Legal Counsel

American Senior Communities$100K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in Indiana
  • 4+ years of experience in a large law firm or in-house legal department
  • Significant experience in healthcare transactional law
  • Expertise in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law
  • Exceptional analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership across multiple business lines
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements and vendor contracts
  • Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters
  • Advise on risk management strategies and handle regulatory inquiries
  • Support corporate compliance initiatives and internal investigations
  • Research healthcare laws and translate into practical solutions
  • Collaborate with teams to develop policies and best practices

Benefits

  • Medical, vision & dental insurance including Telehealth option
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Bonus Program
  • Paid training and career development support
  • Tuition reimbursement and certifications
  • Continued education opportunities and program partnerships
  • Employee assistance program & wellness support
  • Retail, food & entertainment discounts
Full Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel Opportunity with American Senior Communities

Join our legal team and become a trusted advisor to executive leadership. As Senior Legal Counsel, you'll partner with leaders across more than 90 skilled nursing facilities and affiliated companies, providing strategic legal guidance that directly influences patient care, business growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Legal Department, you will:

  • Serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and operational teams across multiple business lines.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of complex commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
  • Provide practical legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters, including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, licensure requirements, privacy, security, and fraud and abuse.
  • Advise on risk management strategies and respond to state and federal regulatory inquiries and investigations.
  • Support corporate compliance initiatives and internal investigations.
  • Research evolving healthcare laws and regulations and translate legal requirements into practical business solutions.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Manage multiple high-priority projects while delivering timely, business-focused legal counsel.
  • Support organizational growth and strategic initiatives through proactive legal guidance.


Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in the State of Indiana.
  • Four (4) or more years of experience in a large law firm and/or in-house legal department.
  • Significant experience in healthcare transactional law.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, including:
    • Medicare & Medicaid
    • HIPAA
    • Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)
    • Stark Law/Self-Referral
    • Healthcare licensing requirements
    • Privacy, security, and fraud & abuse regulations

  • Exceptional analytical, research, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage a diverse, high-volume workload with attention to detail.


Preferred

  • Experience supporting long-term care, skilled nursing, home health, or hospice organizations.


Benefits and perks include:

  • Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Bonus Program
  • Paid training, skills certification & career development support
  • Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
  • Continued education opportunities through tuition discounts and program partnerships
  • Employee assistance program & wellness support
  • Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more


*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

American Senior Communities provides independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. They offer programs and services designed to keep their residents active while providing the comfort and security of living in a senior community.

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