Associate Counsel

Sonida Senior Living; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is seeking an Associate Counsel to support its Legal Department in the senior housing industry. The role involves advising operations leadership on regulatory compliance, managing litigation and risk mitigation, reviewing vendor contracts, and handling resident-related legal matters such as discharges and collections.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with outside counsel and attending mediations or arbitrations as required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar.
• 2–5 years of practicing attorney experience.
• Experience with assisted living regulatory matters or healthcare law is a plus.
• Ability to work with outside counsel and manage litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise operations leadership on regulatory compliance.
• Manage litigation and risk mitigation for the organization.
• Review vendor contracts and negotiate terms.
• Handle resident-related legal matters, including discharges and collections.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and attend mediations/arbitrations as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Contract review

Risk mitigation

Vendor management

Resident-related legal matters

Education

J.D. degree

Active state bar admission (USA)

Job description

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J.D. degree, active U.S. state bar admission, and 2–5 years of practicing experience.

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Title: Associate Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Sonida Senior Living
Description: Sonida Senior Living is seeking an Associate Counsel to support its Legal Department in the senior housing industry. The role involves advising operations leadership on regulatory compliance, managing litigation and risk mitigation, reviewing vendor contracts, and handling resident-related legal matters such as discharges and collections. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with outside counsel and attending mediations or arbitrations as required.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and maintain active admission in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. Required experience includes 2–5 years as a practicing attorney. Preference is given to candidates with experience in assisted living regulatory matters, healthcare laws (Medicare/Medicaid), or long-term care litigation.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified