Associate General Counsel, M&A

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Management Incentive Program

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona seeks an Associate General Counsel to support growth and enterprise operations in a complex healthcare environment. The role provides legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and real estate transactions, and oversees negotiation of confidentiality agreements and other key commercial contracts.

Minimum qualifications include a JD or LLB from an ABA-accredited law school, Arizona Bar admission, and five years of practice.

Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an ABA accredited law school.
• Bar admission and eligibility to practice in Arizona.
• Five years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Inter-personal and professional skills to provide legal services.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Advise on real estate and construction transactions for expansion.
• Oversee negotiation of confidentiality and other key commercial agreements.
• Advise management on operations to maintain legal compliance.
• Educate and train personnel on relevant legal topics.

Skills

Legal counsel

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

JD or LLB from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Department: Legal Svcs-Corp

Shift: Day

Category: Legal

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to play a critical role in supporting strategic growth and enterprise operations across a complex healthcare environment. This highly visible position will provide legal advice and counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, advise on real estate and construction transactions supporting clinical and operational expansion, and oversee the negotiation of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements and other key commercial arrangements. Prior experience in healthcare is preferred but not required.

Position Summary

This position provides legal support and advice, including interpreting laws, rules and regulations, advising company personnel, negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents, and monitoring laws and regulations affecting the company.

Core Functions

• Assists management with a wide variety of projects requiring legal expertise, including negotiating and drafting contracts and other documents, reviewing and revising policies to maintain legal compliance, and advising and assisting with legal disputes.
• Assists in protecting the company’s legal interests and maintaining its operations consistent with the law. Provides hands‑on counsel. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations.
• Advises company officers, managers and employees of legal requirements pertaining to operations, including changes in laws and regulations, which may impact the company. Provides education and training to personnel on relevant topics impacting the company.
• Promotes and supports corporate compliance with company policies and federal, state and local governmental rules, regulations and laws.
• The scope of this position encompasses various legal requirements which impact the company. These principles are complex, fluid and must be applied to an ever‑changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD or LLB from an ABA accredited law school.
• Bar admission and eligibility to practice in Arizona.
• Five years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• A working knowledge of personal computers, including word‑processing skills. Inter‑personal and professional skills to provide legal services in a useful manner to those at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years as a practicing attorney, including at least five years in a law firm setting.
• Three years’ experience in health care law.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.