Executive Legal Services

American Health Law Association; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a senior in-house attorney to support a leading nonprofit academic health system. The role provides legal guidance to executives, physicians and operations, negotiates and drafts contracts, and helps drive compliance across a complex healthcare landscape.

Minimum qualifications include a JD/LLB from an ABA-accredited school, Arizona Bar admission, five years' practice, and solid PC/word processing skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Regulatory compliance awareness

Interpersonal skills

Legal advising

Education

JD or LLB from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our executives are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health.

We offer a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative and mission-driven legal team that supports one of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic health systems. As Banner continues to expand and evolve, our legal professionals serve as trusted advisors to executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams across a diverse and complex healthcare environment. Attorneys on our team are valued strategic partners, providing practical, business-focused legal counsel while helping drive innovation, growth, and exceptional patient care throughout the organization.

Opportunities currently exist across several areas of legal practice, including healthcare operations, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and construction, shared services, revenue cycle, supply chain, and commercial transactions. These roles range from senior leadership positions, such as Executive Director, Legal Services, to Associate General Counsel positions supporting enterprise growth initiatives and business operations. Whether advising on healthcare regulatory matters, physician contracting, strategic affiliations, commercial agreements, or organizational risk management, attorneys at Banner have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside an experienced team of legal professionals dedicated to advancing Banner’s mission and long-term success.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. 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.

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.

EEO Statement

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.

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