Senior Counsel

Confluent Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Health is looking for a proactive Senior Counsel to join their Legal Department in Louisville, KY. The role involves providing crucial legal support in employment, litigation, and commercial contracting for the healthcare sector. You will work closely with leadership, manage critical agreements, and mitigate legal risks within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience and strong expertise in labor law and compliance matters. A focus on effective communication and ethical decision-making is essential. Confluent Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Active license to practice law in Kentucky.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor and employment counseling and manage employee relations issues.
• Advise on compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employment-related agreements and policies.
• Manage litigation and outside counsel coordination.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and advise on healthcare operations.

Skills

Labor and Employment Law expertise

Commercial Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Counsel serves as a key member of the Legal Department and provides strategic legal support across employment, litigation, commercial contracting, operational, and compliance matters for a multi-state healthcare organization. This position partners closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, operations, procurement, and business teams to negotiate and manage critical business agreements, advise on workforce-related legal issues, mitigate risk, and support the organization's strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong labor and employment expertise with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Position is in office and based in Louisville, KY.
• Labor and Employment Counseling: Serve as primary legal advisor for day‑to‑day guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and employee separations.
• Advise Human Resources and leadership on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.
• Draft and review employment‑related agreements, policies, handbooks, and training materials.
• Litigation and Risk Management: Manage employment, commercial, and other business‑related disputes, claims, investigations, and litigation matters.
• Oversee outside counsel and develop practical strategies to mitigate legal risk and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Corporate and Operational Support: Assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology, professional services, healthcare, real estate, and other operational contracts.
• Advise business stakeholders on healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues impacting the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a respected law school with a strong academic record.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar with an active license and compliance with requirements for in‑house practice in the State of Kentucky.
• Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform all levels of work.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, risk‑based legal advice.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum 5‑7 years’ experience at a top‑tier law firm or in‑house.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Prior in‑house counsel experience.
• Experience supporting a healthcare organization.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and compliance issues including but not limited to the Anti‑Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, and False Claims Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].