Associate General Counsel

About the Role

Remote opportunity - preferred candidate locations include Milwaukee, Nashville, and Dallas.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements — including client engagement letters, vendor contracts, and strategic transactions — and maintain contract templates to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Support employment law compliance and HR matters across the full employment lifecycle, including documentation and policy guidance.
• Lead legal due diligence and integration of acquired entities, coordinating cross-departmentally to harmonize processes and records.
• Manage corporate governance responsibilities including state filings, entity records, resolutions, and limited securities compliance.
• Cook up intellectual property portfolio, office leases, annual insurance renewals, and limited litigation and OIG matters, engaging outside counsel as appropriate.
• Utilize approved AI and legal technology tools to enhance efficiency while maintaining confidentiality, data security, and professional standards.
• Identify and implement ongoing improvements to Legal Department processes, contracting workflows, and corporate governance practices.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance — beneficial but not required.
• 8–10 years of experience encompassing contract, employment, intellectual property, and transactional law.
• Prior in-house counsel and/or private practice experience are beneficial but not required.
• Healthcare industry experience beneficial but not required.
• Experience with acquisitions and corporate governance is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology tools, including AI-assisted platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal audiences.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and interpersonal effectiveness under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.