General Counsel Position in Phoenix; Healthcare Experience Required

About the role

The General Counsel serves as the organization’s chief legal advisor and is responsible for providing strategic and operational legal guidance across all aspects of the organization, including healthcare operations, behavioral health services, regulatory compliance, risk management, governance, and corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor to the executive team on legal, regulatory, and risk-related matters and provides practical, business-oriented legal guidance across departments including operations, compliance, HR and clinical teams.
• Provides legal guidance to support organizational strategy, operational decisions, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Interprets and advises on federal, state, and local laws impacting healthcare delivery, behavioral health services, and nonprofit operations.
• Supports compliance with privacy laws and healthcare regulations in collaboration with the Privacy Officer.
• Provides guidance on mandatory reporting, licensing requirements, professional board matters, and patient-related risk issues.
• Partners with Risk Management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Oversees litigation strategy and serves as the primary liaison with outside counsel and insurance carriers.
• Advises leadership on reporting obligations to regulatory agencies and insurers.
• Provides legal support for court-ordered treatment processes (e.g., Title 36) including filings and compliance requirements.
• Advises on complex patient cases, including high-risk or high-profile matters.
• Establishes guidance related to law enforcement interactions, subpoenas, and legal requests impacting clinical operations.
• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, agreements, and partnerships.
• Led legal due diligence and advisory support for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Provides legal counsel on vendor relationships, payer agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Manages relationships with outside counsel, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Represents or coordinates representation of the organization in legal proceedings, negotiations, and regulatory matters.
• Covers testimony preparation and ensures legal compliance in court-related activities.
• Oversees and prioritizes legal requests, including subpoenas, service of process, and internal consultations.
• Translates complex legal requirements into actionable, understandable guidance for leaders and staff.
• Provides direct leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth, excellence, and strong service delivery.
• Oversees workload distribution, resource planning, and staffing recommendations to ensure operational efficiency.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, customer service, and innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• JD Required & Active Membership in the State Bar of Arizona
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience (healthcare, nonprofit, and/or regulatory environment strongly preferred)
• Healthcare Experience Required

Skills

• Strategic Legal Advisor
• Operational Guidance
• Compliance Expertise
• Risk Management
• Collaborative Leadership
• Team Building
• Customer Service Orientation
• Innovation Fostering

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Floating Holiday each calendar year
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Wellness program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movies and more