Senior In-House Counsel — Healthcare System & Compliance

Tenor Health Foundation Sharon; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenor Health Foundation Sharon seeks an experienced System In-House Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor to the system, partnering with the CEO and executive leadership to ensure compliance across a growing multi-state nonprofit healthcare network. This executive role focuses on strategy, risk management, and strategic growth initiatives.

You will guide governance, oversee outside counsel, and draft and negotiate complex agreements, including clinical, vendor, and real estate matters,

Qualifications

• J.D. and active State Bar membership required.
• 10+ years of legal experience, preferably in a hospital or integrated health system.
• Expertise in healthcare regulations, employment law, contracts, governance, and compliance.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
• Multi-state healthcare and nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to executive and hospital leadership.
• Provide practical legal guidance supporting strategic, operational, and financial decisions.
• Manage legal risk and oversee outside counsel.
• Advise on federal and state healthcare laws and regulatory compliance.
• Counsel leadership on employment law and workforce matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and review physician, employment, vendor, and other agreements.
• Lead legal support for mergers, affiliations, and strategic transactions.
• Oversee litigation, claims management, and due diligence for transactions.
• Advise on HIPAA, data privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance.

Skills

Legal expertise

Healthcare law

Regulatory compliance

Executive counsel support

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active State Bar membership

Georgia Bar admission preferred

Job description

Tenor Health Foundation Sharon seeks an experienced System In-House Counsel to serve as the primary legal advisor to the system, partnering with the CEO and executive leadership to ensure compliance across a growing multi-state nonprofit healthcare network. This executive role focuses on strategy, risk management, and strategic growth initiatives.

You will guide governance, oversee outside counsel, and draft and negotiate complex agreements, including clinical, vendor, and real estate matters,