ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier System Support in Dayton, OH seeks an Associate General Counsel to partner with executive leadership, clinicians, and affiliate entities. The role focuses on cross-functional legal support across regulatory compliance, contracting, risk management, and governance within a large regional health system.

Ideal candidates have a JD, Ohio license, and 3–5 years of healthcare law experience, with strong writing and communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal concepts for

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Knowledge of laws and accreditation standards governing healthcare delivery.
• Experience with fraud and abuse, privacy, reimbursement, and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel administration and clinical staff on medical-legal matters.
• Assist in managing Premier Health Partners' legal affairs with senior executives.
• Analyze federal/state healthcare laws (HIPAA, EMTALA, fraud/abuse) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate documents for complex healthcare transactions and governance.

Skills

Legal writing

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare law

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Ohio Bar License

Job description

Premier System Support110 N MAIN ST DAYTON, OH 45402Full-Time / Day ShiftDescriptionIf you are motivated by the opportunity to shape meaningful decisions in healthcare, influence system-wide strategy, and apply your legal expertise where it directly supports patient care, the Associate General Counsel role at Premier Health offers a uniquely rewarding path. This position is designed for a legal professional who wants more than advisory work alone—it offers the chance to partner closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and affiliate organizations across one of the largest comprehensive health systems in the region. In this role, you will help address complex and high-impact legal matters spanning regulatory compliance, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, contracting, risk management, patient relations, medical staff issues, corporate governance, real estate, and labor and employment matters.Premier Health is an academic health system with a strong regional presence and a long-standing commitment to serving communities across Southwest Ohio. With five acute-care hospitals, an extensive physician network, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 locations across seven counties, Premier Health offers the scale, sophistication, and mission-driven environment that many legal professionals seek. For candidates who want their work to matter, this role provides direct involvement in supporting clinical, academic, strategic, and business operations that impact patients, providers, and the broader community every day.This opportunity also appeals to attorneys who value being part of a respected and collaborative employer. Premier Health’s broad footprint, integrated care model, and commitment to operational excellence have helped make it a trusted name in the region. Employees across healthcare organizations are often drawn to environments where leadership, teamwork, and mission are aligned—and this role places you at the center of that connection. As Associate General Counsel, you will work closely with administration, clinicians, and leadership at all levels, giving you a strong sense of partnership and visibility while helping you build lasting professional relationships across the system.For attorneys who enjoy fast-paced, intellectually challenging work, this role offers both variety and purpose. You will contribute to innovation, strategic thinking, and practical problem-solving while translating complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for non-lawyers. You will also have opportunities to serve on committees, shape policy, and support organizational initiatives that strengthen the quality and integrity of care delivery. Colleagues in mission-driven health systems often value the combination of professional challenge, organizational impact, and community connection—and this position is built to deliver all three.As Associate General Counsel, you will assist the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief Legal Officer in managing the numerous and varied legal affairs of Premier Health Partners. You will provide legal advice and services in support of Premier Health and its affiliated entities, helping the organization navigate a full range of healthcare legal issues with confidence, clarity, and sound judgment.Assist the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Chief Legal Officer in managing the legal affairs of Premier Health PartnersProvide legal advice and counsel to administration and clinical staff regarding medical-legal matters, including informed consent, privacy, disclosures to law enforcement, medical staff matters, and regulatory requirementsAnalyze the impact and application of federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, EMTALA, fraud and abuse laws, and Medicare Conditions of ParticipationAdvise on arrangements involving hospitals, physicians, and vendorsAnalyze and apply state and federal licensure laws related to healthcare entities and licensed healthcare professionals, including scope of practice and board reporting obligationsAssist in the preparation, review, and negotiation of documents for complex transactions, incorporating applicable healthcare regulatory requirements, including Stark and Anti-Kickback Statute considerationsPrepare and review legal documents supporting the clinical, academic, strategic, and business functions of Premier Health and its affiliatesDevelop and review policies and procedures for Premier Health and affiliated entitiesServe on hospital and affiliate committees and assist in the formulation and implementation of policies and practicesAddress legal issues involving regulatory and reimbursement matters, fraud and abuse, contracting, risk management, patient relations, medical staff issues, corporate transactions and governance, real estate, and labor and employment mattersNote: Local Candidates only - must be willing to commute and work "in-person" often at the Dayton, Ohio area officesJuris Doctorate from an accredited law school. (Doctorate degree required in Law)Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio3–5 years of job-related legal experience preferredKnowledge of laws and accreditation standards governing healthcare delivery by providers and suppliers, including hospitals, physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and outpatient behavioral health providersExperience with fraud and abuse, physician self-referral, anti-kickback, privacy, billing and reimbursement, and patient care issuesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionEffective interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with healthcare providers, academic personnel, and all levels of management, administration, and leadershipEffective leadership skills demonstrating innovation, change management, strategic thinking, and problem solvingSuperior written and verbal communication skills, including strong legal writing technique and the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyersAbility to function effectively and complete projects in a timely manner in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple prioritiesIf you are ready to bring your legal expertise to a respected academic health system where your work will influence critical decisions and support exceptional care across the region, we encourage you to apply now. Premier Health offers the opportunity to contribute at a high level, collaborate with accomplished leaders and clinicians, and make a measurable impact across a dynamic and growing organization. Take the next step in your legal career and explore how you can help shape the future of healthcare at Premier Health.