Associate Corporate Counsel

Nflsurgeons; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to develop a broad in-house legal practice

Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization

Chance to modernize legal operations

Job summary

Nflsurgeons in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join their legal team. This role focuses on transactional law, supporting contracts and collaborating with leadership and physicians to enhance patient care and operational excellence.

We are looking for a motivated attorney with 2–4 years of experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and an interest in improving legal operations. This is an on-site position that offers a unique opportunity to work closely within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of legal experience focused on transactional law.
• Experience supporting healthcare or employment law matters is a plus.
• Exposure to healthcare regulatory frameworks is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts.
• Advising business teams on contractual matters.
• Collaborating with leadership for legal guidance.
• Supporting contract management and legal technology solutions.
• Drafting and maintaining template agreements.
• Updating policies aligned with compliance standards.
• Educating stakeholders on contract processes.
• Driving efficiency within legal operations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Legal technology

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active bar membership (Florida preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team and support our network of surgical practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a transactional attorney to build a broad in‑house skill set while working closely with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams.

The position reports directly to the Corporate Counsel and collaborates regularly with the Chief Executive Officer and Physician President. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organization’s legal needs while helping advance initiatives that improve patient care and operational excellence across our practices.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated attorney who enjoys partnering with business leaders and providing practical legal guidance in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What You Will Do

As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will support a wide range of legal matters, with a primary focus on contracts and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including employment agreements, vendor agreements, lease agreements, and other healthcare‑related agreements
• Advising business teams on contractual matters and general business issues
• Collaborating with leadership, physicians, and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance
• Supporting the implementation of contract management and other legal technology solutions
• Drafting and maintaining template agreements and standard contract language
• Establishing and updating policies and procedures aligned with compliance standards and best practices
• Educating internal stakeholders on contract processes, negotiation considerations, and legal risk management
• Helping drive consistency, efficiency, and innovation within legal operations

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Active bar membership required (Florida preferred)
• 2–4 years of legal experience, preferably focused on transactional law
• Experience in private practice or in‑house environments supporting healthcare, real estate, or employment law matters is a plus
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders
• Interest in improving legal processes through legal technology and workflow automation
• Exposure to healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti‑Kickback Statute) is helpful but not required
• Drug and background screen required

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to develop a broad in‑house legal practice
• Work directly with executive leadership and physicians
• Collaborative, mission‑driven healthcare organization
• Chance to help modernize legal operations and technology
• Meaningful work supporting practices that improve patient care

Location

Strictly on‑site (non‑remote) position - Jacksonville, Florida