Operations Corporate Counsel at Wellpath

Franklin, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Governance, Commercial Contracts, Healthcare Regulatory Matters, HIPAA, Licensure, Scope of Practice, Procurement Processes, Legal Research, Cross-Functional Legal Counsel, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Legal Experience, In-House Practice, Government Experience, Risk Mitigation, Entity Formation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Operations Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support across the company in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This role manages corporate governance activities, including the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities, as well as advising on Board of Directors matters. It oversees the drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The position provides legal counsel on healthcare regulatory issues, supports procurement processes, and mitigates legal risks in company operations. Additionally, the role conducts legal research and delivers cross-functional legal guidance to align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Oversee corporate governance activities, including entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, and Board of Directors support. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters, including HIPAA, licensure, and scope of practice. Support procurement processes, including RFP reviews, risk identification, and contract lifecycle management. Conduct legal research and deliver cross-functional legal counsel aligned with organizational goals. Qualifications & Requirements EDUCATION Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution EXPERIENCE 1+ years of legal experience, ideally including a mix of law firm and in-house practice or within government Direct healthcare industry experience preferred, though a background in government and understanding of healthcare regulatory issues is also desirable Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in practical, business-focused terms LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS License to practice law in the State of Tennessee, or ability to immediately obtain via endorsement Registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners as in-house counsel is also acceptable We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Responsibilities

The Operations Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support across the company, managing corporate governance activities and overseeing the drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements. This role also provides legal counsel on healthcare regulatory issues and supports procurement processes.