ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

If you are motivated by the opportunity to shape meaningful decisions in healthcare, influence system-wide strategy, and apply your legal expertise where it directly supports patient care, the Associate General Counsel role at Premier Health offers a uniquely rewarding path. This position is designed for a legal professional who wants more than advisory work alone—it offers the chance to partner closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and affiliate organizations across one of the largest comprehensive health systems in the region.

Premier Health is an academic health system with a strong regional presence and a long-standing commitment to serving communities across Southwest Ohio. With five acute-care hospitals, an extensive physician network, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 locations across seven counties, Premier Health offers the scale, sophistication, and mission-driven environment that many legal professionals seek.

For candidates who want their work to matter, this role provides direct involvement in supporting clinical, academic, strategic, and business operations that impact patients, providers, and the broader community every day. This opportunity also appeals to attorneys who value being part of a respected and collaborative employer. Premier Health’s broad footprint, integrated care model, and commitment to operational excellence have helped make it a trusted name in the region.

About the role

As Associate General Counsel, you will work closely with administration, clinicians, and leadership at all levels, giving you a strong sense of partnership and visibility while helping you build lasting professional relationships across the system. You will contribute to innovation, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving while translating complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for non-lawyers. You will also have opportunities to serve on committees, shape policy, and support organizational initiatives that strengthen the quality and integrity of care delivery.

You will assist the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief Legal Officer in managing the numerous and varied legal affairs of Premier Health Partners. You will provide legal advice and services in support of Premier Health and its affiliated entities, helping the organization navigate a full range of healthcare legal issues with confidence, clarity, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief Legal Officer in managing the legal affairs of Premier Health Partners
• Provide legal advice and counsel to administration and clinical staff regarding medical-legal matters, including informed consent, privacy, disclosures to law enforcement, medical staff matters, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze the impact and application of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, fraud and abuse laws, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Advise on arrangements involving hospitals, physicians, and vendors
• Analyze and apply state and federal licensure laws related to healthcare entities and licensed healthcare professionals, including scope of practice and board reporting obligations
• Assist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of documents for complex transactions, incorporating applicable healthcare regulatory requirements, including Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute considerations
• Prepare and review legal documents supporting the clinical, academic, strategic, and business functions of Premier Health and its affiliates
• Develop and review policies and procedures for Premier Health and affiliated entities
• Serve on hospital and affiliate committees and assist in the formulation and implementation of policies and practices
• Address legal issues involving regulatory and reimbursement matters, fraud and abuse, contracting, risk management, patient relations, medical staff issues, corporate transactions and governance, real estate, and labor and employment matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school (Doctorate degree required in Law)
• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio
• 3–5 years of job-related legal experience preferred
• Knowledge of laws and accreditation standards governing healthcare delivery by providers and suppliers, including hospitals, physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and outpatient behavioral health providers
• Experience with fraud and abuse, physician self-referral, anti-kickback, privacy, billing and reimbursement, and patient care issues
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with healthcare providers, academic personnel, and all levels of management, administration, and leadership
• Effective leadership skills demonstrating innovation, change management, strategic thinking, and problem solving
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including strong legal writing technique and the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Ability to function effectively and complete projects in a timely manner in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple priorities

Local candidates only - must be willing to commute and work in-person often at the Dayton, Ohio area offices.