Senior Counsel

Colorado In Motion; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado In Motion in Louisville, KY is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide essential legal support across employment, litigation, compliance, and commercial contracting for a multi-state healthcare organization. This role involves collaborating with leadership and business teams to manage key agreements and advise on legal issues.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate with experience in labor law and contract negotiation. A commitment to ethical standards and strong communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Strong ethical background and commitment to integrity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor for employee relations and compliance.
• Manage employment, commercial, and business-related disputes.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.

Skills

Legal advice on employee relations

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Understanding of compliance issues

Verbal and written communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Active license to practice law in Kentucky

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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

This 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 Doctorate (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 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 Anti‑Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA and False Claims Act.

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are an equal‑opportunity employer 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].