Associate General Counsel

Omnia Healthcare Group; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Omnia Healthcare Group seeks an Associate General Counsel to strengthen our network of skilled nursing and post-acute care centers. This in-house role covers complex contracts, regulatory compliance, and cross-state governance across Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio.

You will manage a heavy volume of contracts, guide executive leadership, and contribute to corporate development through due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois; Ohio or Michigan licensure a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice, preferably with healthcare focus.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate a wide array of corporate and facility-level contracts.
• Advise executive leadership on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and liability allocation.
• Ensure CMS/HIPAA/HITECH compliance across multi-state operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Support corporate development through due diligence and post-acquisition integration.

Skills

Self-directed work

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare law

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active Illinois Bar

Bar admission in Ohio or Michigan (plus)

Job description

Omnia Healthcare Group is seeking a Associate General Counsel to help strengthen our network of skilled nursing and post-acute care centers. In this role, you will contribute to strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration that elevate performance and advance care delivery! The Associate General Counsel (AGC) serves as a strategic in-house legal advisor supporting corporate operations and facility management across a growing tri-state footprint (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). This individual contributor role requires an agile, self-directed healthcare attorney who can independently manage a heavy volume of contracts, navigate a complex multi-state regulatory framework, and mitigate corporate risk. Additionally, because the organization actively pursues growth, the AGC will regularly support corporate development by conducting legal due diligence and executing post-acquisition integration and licensing activities.

Location and Travel

• Full-time role based out of Lincolnwood, IL office Monday-Friday on-site.
• Ideal candidates must be open to travelling to Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio care centers, if needed.

Associate General Counsel Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract Lifecycle Management & Commercial Transactions
• Structure and negotiate a wide array of corporate and facility-level contracts, including vendor agreements, medical director contracts, therapy service agreements, pharmacy provider contracts, software/IT licenses, and facility equipment leases.
• Standardize corporate contract templates, establish review protocols, and maintain the internal contract management system to ensure compliance and timely renewals.
• Maintain, update, and improve standardized corporate templates to ensure maximum legal protection and compliance with evolving healthcare regulations.
• Analyze liability limits, indemnification clauses, and service level agreements (SLAs) to protect the corporate entity from financial and operational exposure.
• Advise executive leadership and facility administrators on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and liability allocation.
• Regulatory Compliance & Long-Term Care Governance
• Monitor and ensure compliance with CMS guidelines, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rules, HIPAA/HITECH privacy standards, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the Stark Law.
• Provide legal counsel to facility administrators and regional leadership regarding state survey citations, plans of correction, informal dispute resolutions (IDR), and administrative appeals.
• Assist in drafting and updating corporate policies, code of conduct procedures, and compliance training modules tailored to skilled nursing facility (SNF) operations.
• Provide actionable guidance on complex federal regulations (CMS, HHS, OIG, HIPAA) and specific state requirements governing long-term care in Illinois (IDPH), Michigan (MDHHS), and Ohio (ODH).
• Advise on regulatory enforcement matters, including the strategy and drafting of Plans of Correction (PoC) and Independent Informal Dispute Resolutions (IIDR/IDR) regarding state survey deficiencies.
• Maintain oversight of corporate compliance initiatives, corporate integrity agreements (if applicable), and mandatory self-disclosures.
• Risk Management & Litigation Strategy
• Collaborate closely with the risk management function to evaluate high-risk clinical events (e.g., severe falls, elopements, medication variances) and establish early defense or resolution strategies.
• Monitor facility incident logs, professional liability risks, and clinical events alongside the risk management team to mitigate corporate exposure.
• Direct and manage outside counsel on active professional negligence, general liability, and employment claims across all three states to ensure cost-effective and strategic defense.
• Evaluate litigation exposure to assist corporate leadership in establishing accurate financial reserves.
• Corporate Growth & M&A Transactional Support
• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer and executive leadership on corporate transactions, providing key operational and legal support during regular mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for target skilled nursing facilities, identifying potential regulatory, compliance, employment, or contractual risks.
• Assist in drafting ancillary transaction documents, handling regulatory filings for Change of Ownership (CHOW), and managing post-acquisition integration workflows for newly acquired assets.
• Other duties as assigned

Associate General Counsel Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to thrive as an individual contributor without immediate administrative direct reports, comfortably executing both high-level strategy and granular contract reviews.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced corporate environment characterized by rapid growth, portfolio expansion, and shifting transactional priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate complex legal realities to facility administrators, regional operational directors, and executive stakeholders alike.

Associate General Counsel Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois (or eligible for immediate admission as house counsel).
• Licensure or reciprocity in Ohio or Michigan is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal practice, preferably combining top-tier law firm training with in-house corporate experience.
• Direct experience in the healthcare industry is required, with specific exposure to skilled nursing, long-term care, or senior housing highly preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare M&A due diligence or corporate transactions.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare fraud and abuse laws (Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law), HIPAA/HITECH, and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement frameworks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to skilled nursing facilities.
• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Meet all health requirements as needed.
• Dialogue concerning ADA reasonable accommodations are always available upon request – i.e. the interactive process.

Omnia Healthcare Group Full-Time Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Employee Discount Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• Innovative Training Program
• And much more!

Why Omnia?

At Omnia Healthcare Group, we believe great care begins with how we support our people. When team members feel equipped and empowered, stronger outcomes follow.

Our role is to provide partnership, resources, and shared expertise to the centers we serve. Through collaboration and ongoing learning, we help teams deliver more consistent care and better outcomes.

When you join Omnia, you are not just accepting a role. You are contributing to an organization dedicated to strengthening healthcare leadership and building healthier communities.

Because at Omnia, We Make People Better.

Omnia Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.