Associate Attorney

Position Summary

The Springs Living is seeking an Associate Attorney to provide legal support and guidance across a broad range of business and operational matters affecting The Springs Living communities and associated ancillary businesses.

Essential Functions

• Provide legal counsel and day-to-day support on operational, regulatory, employment, transactional, and business matters affecting senior living communities and associated ancillary businesses
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, service agreements, and related legal documents
• Support litigation management, dispute resolution, claims investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries for resident and employment matters
• Collaborate on federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living, healthcare, labor and employment, privacy, licensing, and resident care (CMS, state health departments, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing Act, HIPAA, DOL)
• Assist with resident-related matters including admission agreements and contracts, rights complaints, and discharge/eviction matters
• Collaborate with operational leadership to review and understand resident/family/guardian documents such as guardianship, power of attorney, and similar forms to understand authority and decision processes
• Collaborate with the People Team and operations leadership to develop and update human resource policies, procedures, and training materials
• Support employment matters including wage/hour compliance, leave laws, terminations, EEOC charges or state agency complaints
• Support investigations into resident or employment related matters as needed
• Collaborate with outside counsel as needed and monitor legal spend
• Participate in initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting organizational growth and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the Oregon State Bar
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, employment, corporate, regulatory, or real estate law
• Strong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Experience advising business leaders in a fast-paced operational environment preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience supporting healthcare providers, assisted living, memory care, or multi-site operations
• Familiarity with healthcare privacy laws, licensing regulations, and risk management practices
• In-house legal experience preferred
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools

Benefits

• Health insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off/Sabbatical
• Professional development
• On-site chiropractic care
• Employee Wellness Platform
• On-site gym
• Discounted Gym Membership

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

This position is based in Beaverton, Oregon