Associate General Counsel

Empath Health; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

5+ weeks PTO

Career advancement

Mission-driven work

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across a mission-driven healthcare organization. This role focuses on healthcare regulatory matters, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, and risk management.

This remote position requires occasional travel (4-6 times per year). Florida Bar membership is preferred, or eligibility to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active bar membership.
• Florida Bar membership preferred, or eligibility for Florida Authorized House Counsel status.
• Significant experience in healthcare law and regulatory matters.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of contracts and transactions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on healthcare regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and business transactions.
• Advise leadership on legal risks and practical, business-focused solutions.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.
• Support governance, policy development, investigations, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor legal developments affecting healthcare operations.

Skills

Healthcare law

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Corporate governance

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Empath Health is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and trusted counsel across a dynamic, mission-driven healthcare organization. This role advises on healthcare regulatory matters, corporate transactions, compliance initiatives, operational issues, and risk management strategies. The Associate General Counsel will collaborate with leaders throughout the organization to support business objectives while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

This is a remote position with occasional travel required approximately 4-6 times per year. While Florida Bar membership is preferred, qualified candidates licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction who are eligible to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status are encouraged to apply.

What you'll Do

• Provide legal counsel on healthcare regulatory, compliance, operational, and corporate matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts, agreements, and business transactions.
• Advise leadership on legal risks and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Support organizational compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations.
• Assist with governance, policy development, investigations, and dispute resolution matters.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments impacting healthcare operations.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Florida Bar membership preferred, or eligibility to obtain Florida Authorized House Counsel status.
• Significant experience practicing healthcare law, preferably within a health system, hospice, home health, post-acute care, or other highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory, compliance, contracting, and corporate legal matters.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and travel 4-6 times annually as needed.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.