Position Summary
The Vice President of Legal Affairs provides day-to-day legal support to MorseLife's executive and operating teams. The role advises on routine business, employment, contract, and regulatory matters; drafts and reviews agreements; and coordinates legal work with outside counsel. The Vice President reports to the Chief Executive Officer, partners with the Compliance & Risk team, and brings significant, complex, or high-risk matters to the CEO for direction and coordination with outside counsel.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Business and regulatory legal support: Advise leaders on routine legal questions affecting senior living, skilled nursing, home and community-based services, and other operations. Identify matters requiring specialized advice and coordinate with outside counsel.
- Employment matters: Advise Human Resources on routine employment questions, workplace investigations, wage and hour issues, and workers' compensation matters. Coordinate with outside counsel on claims, litigation, and higher-risk matters.
- Litigation coordination: Track legal matters, deadlines, documents, and outside counsel activity. Support the CEO in coordinating litigation matters and preparing information for outside counsel.
- Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate routine vendor, IT, payor, clinical service, resident, and lease agreements within delegated authority. Refer material, unusual, or high-risk terms to the CEO for direction and outside counsel review.
- Corporate records and governance support: Maintain corporate records and assist with resolutions and governance materials in coordination with the CEO and outside counsel.
- Compliance partnership: Provide legal support to the VP of Compliance & Risk and operating leaders. The Compliance & Risk function retains responsibility for its compliance and enterprise risk programs.
- Legal training: Develop and deliver practical legal training for administrators, clinical teams, Human Resources, and corporate staff, coordinating with Compliance & Risk where appropriate.
What You'll Bring
- Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar, or eligibility for immediate admission as Authorized House Counsel.
- Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including work involving healthcare, senior living, employment, contracts, or regulated operations.
- Executive Skillset: Strong legal writing, issue-spotting, negotiation, and matter-management skills. Ability to work effectively with executives, operational teams, regulators, and outside counsel.
- Communication: Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communications skills suited for C-suite presentations and regulatory interface.
Benefits & Perks
At MorseLife, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
• Free Parking
• On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
- A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening
- A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
- A post-offer physical examination
- A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable
- Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve.
