Compliance & Legal Specialist
Join a mission-driven nonprofit senior living organization where integrity is central to the culture. This role partners with the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer and General Counsel to advance enterprise-wide compliance, privacy, ethics, and legal operations.
About the role
As a trusted business partner, you’ll shape compliance strategy, support investigations, coordinate audits, manage legal documentation, strengthen privacy initiatives, and foster an ethical culture across the organization. The role offers daily collaboration with leaders while ensuring Lifespace operates with integrity and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Support and strengthen the organization’s enterprise-wide compliance and ethics program
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement compliance policies, education, and training
- Monitor healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OSHA, OCR, ADA, IRS, EEOC, and other regulatory requirements
- Coordinate compliance audits, enterprise risk assessments, and corrective action plans
- Assist with investigations, compliance hotline management, and regulatory inquiries
- Support privacy, records management, and data governance initiatives
- Prepare legal documentation, regulatory filings, contracts, and responses to legal requests
- Assist with licensing activities, renewals, audits, subpoenas, and litigation support
- Collaborate across departments to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Help ensure the organization remains compliant with evolving federal and state regulations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare or senior living compliance, legal support, risk management, or regulatory affairs
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OSHA, OCR, and related regulatory requirements
Pay
Annual pay range: $73,600.00–$101,200.00+
Company Overview
Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we’ve created vibrant communities where older adults live with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Our team members work collaboratively to enrich residents’ lives through exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections.