Associate General Counsel Healthcare Litigation

American Senior Communities; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to lead healthcare litigation strategies, oversee medical malpractice and professional liability matters, and guide regulatory investigations. You will collaborate with executives, clinical teams, and compliance professionals to align legal risk with organizational goals.

You will advise senior leaders on complex disputes, regulatory interactions, and policy development, while mentoring legal staff and fostering a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in Indiana.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation, including medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, or professional liability.
• Experience managing government investigations, regulatory matters, and administrative proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy for medical malpractice and professional liability matters from start to resolution.
• Manage responses to government investigations, regulatory matters, and administrative proceedings.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to operational, clinical, risk management, and executive teams.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the legal department.

Skills

Indiana Bar license

Healthcare litigation experience

Regulatory investigations

Legal research & writing

Negotiation & advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Associate General Counsel - Healthcare Litigation

Join the Legal Team at American Senior Communities

American Senior Communities is seeking an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel (Healthcare Litigation) This is a high-impact leadership role for a lawyer who thrives at the intersection of litigation, risk management, healthcare operations, and providing legal advice. You will oversee the organization's medical malpractice and professional liability litigation portfolio, oversee government investigations and regulatory matters, and provide practical legal guidance that advances organizational goals while protecting the enterprise.

Associate General Counsel - Healthcare Litigation

Join the Legal Team at American Senior Communities

American Senior Communities is seeking an experienced and strategic attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel (Healthcare Litigation) This is a high-impact leadership role for a lawyer who thrives at the intersection of litigation, risk management, healthcare operations, and providing legal advice. You will oversee the organization's medical malpractice and professional liability litigation portfolio, oversee government investigations and regulatory matters, and provide practical legal guidance that advances organizational goals while protecting the enterprise.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leaders, clinical teams, compliance professionals, risk managers, and outside counsel across one of Indiana's leading post-acute and senior healthcare organizations.

What You'll Do

Lead Litigation Strategy

• Manage medical malpractice and professional liability matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Develop litigation and settlement strategies that align legal, financial, and operational objectives.
• Direct and oversee outside counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient representation.
• Analyze litigation trends and recommend proactive risk mitigation strategies.

Manage Investigations and Regulatory Matters

• Lead responses to government investigations, subpoenas, audits, surveys, and administrative proceedings.
• Advise leadership on interactions with state and federal regulators.
• Conduct and oversee internal investigations and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
• Support enterprise compliance and regulatory initiatives.

Serve as a Strategic Business Partner

• Advise operational, clinical, risk management, compliance, and executive teams on legal and business issues.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify and mitigate risk.
• Assist in the development of policies, practices, and governance initiatives.
• Support strategic growth and operational objectives through practical legal counseling.

Provide Leadership

• Mentor and support legal department staff.
• Foster collaboration among internal stakeholders and external legal partners.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in Indiana.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, or professional liability claims.
• Experience managing government investigations, regulatory matters, and administrative proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years healthcare litigation experience (preferably long-term care).
• Experience advising healthcare providers, long-term care organizations, hospitals, or other regulated healthcare entities.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, compliance programs, and risk management principles.

Why ASC?

At American Senior Communities, our legal team plays a critical role in supporting caregivers, residents, and communities across Indiana. We are looking for a collaborative attorney who combines strong legal judgment with a practical business mindset and a commitment to service.

In Return, You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Work directly with executive leadership.
• Influence enterprise-wide legal and risk management strategy.
• Handle sophisticated and meaningful healthcare matters.
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate care.

Benefits And Perks Include

• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through tuition discounts and program partnerships
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.