Attorney

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal institution is seeking a full-time Attorney based in Ashland, Kentucky. The position involves providing comprehensive legal counsel on healthcare-related matters and requires a Juris Doctor degree along with Kentucky Bar membership. Applicants should have at least 5 years of legal experience. Responsibilities include preparing contracts, ensuring compliance with laws, and advising on risk management. This role supports the mission of the organization through legal expertise and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission.
• 5+ years of legal experience required.
• 10 years of legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal counsel on patient care delivery and risk management.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Advise leadership on healthcare-related legal issues.
• Assist with litigation risk and employment matters.

Skills

Legal compliance

Contract negotiation

Litigation risk assessment

Healthcare law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Title

Attorney

Requisition Number

RE53704

Department Name

11300:Office Of Legal Counsel

Work Location

Ashland, KY

Type Of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Currently a member of the Kentucky Bar Association or eligible for admission without further examination.

Required education and related experience includes a Juris Doctor degree and 5 years of legal experience.

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers.
• Occasionally requires travel to and from off-site locations
• The noise level in this position is usually low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to maintain a stationary position behind a computer or while presenting to individuals or groups.
• Frequently required to move about throughout the Medical Center or while rounding.
• Constantly required to communicate with people electronically, telephonically and in-person requiring talking and hearing.
• Constantly required to operate a computer and telephone.
• Constantly required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Shift

Typically, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional work hours may be assigned as necessary.

Job Summary

King's Daughters is seeking to fill two Attorney positions located onsite in Ashland, Kentucky, with a primary work location in Ashland and a willingness to travel to Morehead, Kentucky, as needed. Under the direction of the Vice President of General Counsel, these positions provide in-house legal counsel to the organization on matters relating to patient care delivery, risk management, human resources issues, medical staff, physician network services and business matters.

The Attorney supports the organization by preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts; ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws; advising leadership on healthcare‑related legal issues; and assisting with litigation risk, employment matters, and medical staff governance. The role works collaboratively with executive leadership, Risk Management, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, and other stakeholders to support the organization’s mission and operational objectives.

A complete submission for this position includes a required cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample (the applicant can select whether this is a pleading or a memo) which can be accessed in the Applicant Documents Section of the application.

The position you are applying for is currently housed within the UK King’s Daughters structure. We are seeking candidates prepared to start their role and contribute fully under the current organization’s mission and reporting structure. Your employer of record will become Beyond Blue and will be offered their benefits package.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the preparation and coordination of contracts initiated by the organization, including those requested by Medical Practice Management.
• Assures that internal and external contracts entered into by the hospital are legally sound in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Reviews, as necessary, contracts prepared internally and externally. Represents the organization in negotiations with state or federal counsel or in court action.
• Keeps abreast and informs the Vice President of General Counsel of pertinent issues, changes or cases in health law.
• Participates in or coordinates special projects as assigned by the Vice President of General Counsel or Administration.
• Works closely and in a positive manner with the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Marketing Development in advising on legal issues related to partnership structures, antitrust, and other planning issues or projects.
• Assists Risk Management on potential areas of litigation. Assists in the handling of personnel claims arising from alleged violation of EEO, affirmative action or other legal claims.
• Assists Human Resources on legal issues related to Benefits Administration. Keeps abreast of current managed care, hospital and physician legal requirements. Assists the Vice President of General Counsel on medical staff credentialing, bylaws, and management of quality/disciplinary issues.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• 10 years of legal experience.
• Completion of UKKD LEAD Academy.
• Healthcare experience or related field

Deadline To Apply

04/03/2026

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