Associate Counsel

Sonida Senior Living; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex seeks an Associate Counsel to support its Legal Department in regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation for the senior housing industry.

The successful candidate will advise operations leaders on assisted living regulations, investigate incidents, review vendor contracts, and coordinate with outside counsel through mediations or arbitrations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 2–5 years of practicing attorney experience.
• Experience with regulatory matters in assisted living or long-term care litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Department in regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation.
• Advise operations leaders on assisted living regulations.
• Investigate incidents, review vendor contracts, and manage resident-related legal matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and attend mediations/arbitrations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Risk mitigation

Contract review

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

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Juris Doctor (J.D.), active U.S. state bar admission, and 2–5 years of practicing experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

• Title: Associate Counsel
• Category: Jobs
• Organiser: Sonida Senior Living
• Description: Sonida Senior Living is seeking an Associate Counsel to support its Legal Department in regulatory compliance, litigation management, and risk mitigation within the senior housing industry. The successful candidate will advise operations leaders on assisted living regulations, investigate reported incidents, review vendor contracts, and manage resident-related legal matters. The role involves coordinating with outside counsel and attending mediations or arbitrations.
• Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. A minimum of 2–5 years of experience as a practicing attorney is required. Experience with regulatory matters in assisted living or long-term care litigation is strongly preferred.
• Deadline: Not specified
• Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Open to local and remote candidates)
• Fees: None
• Application Link: Not specified
• Contact Information: Not specified