Senior Living General Counsel & Strategic Advisor

Sinceri Senior Living; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide strategic and practical legal guidance across operations, growth, and corporate initiatives. This role partners with senior leaders to address employment law, resident claims, contracting, regulatory compliance, licensing, and risk management.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support governance, and develop compliance training for teams. Travel may be required to support multi-site operations and regulatory surveys.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one state bar.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house counsel.
• Experience advising multi-site organizations, healthcare providers, senior living organizations, or similarly regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in employment law, litigation management, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Employment Law and Labor Relations: Provide proactive counsel on employment-related matters and compliance.
• Resident Claims and Litigation Management: Manage resident claims and coordinate with insurers and outside counsel.
• Commercial Contracting and Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage diverse contracts and templates.
• Licensing, Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance: Support licensing, regulatory filings, and compliance monitoring.
• Operational and Corporate Legal Support: Advise operations and corporate teams on risks and governance.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

Commercial contracting

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active state bar admission

Job description

Sinceri Senior Living is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide strategic and practical legal guidance across operations, growth, and corporate initiatives. This role partners with senior leaders to address employment law, resident claims, contracting, regulatory compliance, licensing, and risk management.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support governance, and develop compliance training for teams. Travel may be required to support multi-site operations and regulatory surveys.