Associate General Counsel

Rosecrance Health Network; Rockford (IL); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D

Tuition assistance & licensure/cert.Re

Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement

Referral program up to $1,000

Wellness program with on-site gym

Daily pay available

Job summary

Rosecrance Health Network is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead regulatory, HIPAA privacy, and transactional work in-house. The role operates embedded with operations across multiple states and reports to the General Counsel and Senior Counsel.

The ideal candidate holds a JD with an active Illinois license, healthcare regulatory experience, and proven ability to navigate nonprofit governance and corporate compliance within a growing healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• JD required and licensed attorney in good standing
• Healthcare regulatory experience with behavioral health or similar regulated settings preferred
• Experience serving as Privacy Officer or with HIPAA compliance
• Some transactional or corporate experience, or quickly picking up new practice areas
• Strong judgment and collaborative style for a fast-moving operations environment
• M&A or affiliation experience in healthcare preferred
• Nonprofit governance and multi-entity corporate compliance experience
• Prior in-house experience at a growing healthcare organization

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary resource on behavioral health and healthcare regulatory matters across Rosecrance operating states
• Translate licensing, certification, and program requirements into practical guidance for clinical and operational teams
• Partner with clinical operations to spot issues early and support day-to-day decisions
• Track regulatory changes and flag matters for Rosecrance programs
• Serve as Rosecrance's HIPAA Privacy Officer and manage privacy policies and breach responses
• Advise operations on privacy questions and handle related investigations
• Support mergers, affiliations, and other transactions, including due diligence and document review
• Grow into leading transactions as experience develops
• Maintain corporate governance across nonprofit and for-profit entities (boards, bylaws, minutes)
• Manage state formation and annual registrations; oversee IRS compliance and tax-exemption work

Skills

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Privacy Officer experience

Transactional / corporate experience

M&A / affiliations experience

In-house experience

Nonprofit governance experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active law license in Illinois (or RO states IL, IN, IA, WI)

Tools

HIPAA regulations knowledge

Job description

Become a champion of hope.

AtRosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.

Position Summary

The Associate General Counsel takes primary ownership of Rosecrance’s regulatory, HIPAA privacy, and transactional legal work. Working under the General Counsel and with the Senior Counsel, this hands‑on in‑house role knows behavioral health regulation, is comfortable being embedded with operations, and can handle transactional and corporate governance work as our organization grows through affiliations and expansion.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in Illinois (or one of Rosecrance’s four operating states: IL, IN,IA, or WI).
• Healthcare regulatory experience, ideally in behavioral health, substance use or a similarly regulated clinical setting.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and comfort serving as a Privacy Officer.
• Some transactional or corporate experience, or a clear track record of picking up new practice areas quickly.
• Solid, practical judgment and a collaborative style that fits a fast-moving operations environment.
• M&A or affiliation experience, especially in healthcare preferred.
• Nonprofit governance and multi‑entity corporate compliance experience.
• Prior in‑house experience at a growing healthcare organization.
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Essential Responsibilities

1. Serve as the department's primary resource on behavioral health and healthcare regulatory matters across the states where Rosecrance operates.
2. Research and interpret licensing, certification, and program requirements, and translate them into practical guidance for clinical and operational teams.
3. Partner closely with clinical operations, staying embedded enough to spot issues early and support day‑to‑day decisions.
4. Track regulatory changes that affect Rosecrance programs and flag what matters.
5. Serve as Rosecrance's named HIPAA Privacy Officer.
6. Own privacy policies, breach analysis and response, patient rights requests, and privacy training.
7. Advise operations on privacy questions and handle privacy‑related complaints and investigations.
8. Support mergers, affiliations, and other transactions, including due diligence, document review, and coordination with outside counsel.
9. Grow into leading transactions over time as experience with Rosecrance's structure and deal approach develops.
10. Maintain corporate governance across a mix of entity types, including not‑for‑profit corporations and LLCs (boards, bylaws, minutes, and resolutions).
11. Handle state formation and annual registration requirements across the states where Rosecrance operates.
12. Manage IRS compliance and tax‑exemption work, including exemption applications and ongoing maintenance of tax‑exempt status.
13. Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Pay

Based on education, experience, and credentials

• Rockford - $72.12/hour- $150,000/year
  Starting salary in Des Plaines - $87.26/hour- $181,500/year

Work Location

Rosecrance Rockford, IL or Des Plaines, IL

• Remote

Our Benefits

Rosecrance values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs)
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave
• Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
• Wellness program, including an on‑site gym at select facilities
• Discounts at participating retailers
• Daily payavailable through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility

Who We Are

Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence‑based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.

We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose‑driven community of opportunity and hope.

Our Health and Safety Commitment

We maintain a zero‑tolerance drug‑free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.

Our Partnerships

• AARP Employer Pledge Program
• MSEP (Military Spouse Employment Partnership).