Sr Corporate Counsel- Acquisitions & Development

CHS Corporate; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Corporate is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – Acquisitions & Development to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on a diverse range of healthcare transactions and corporate matters.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, leading complex transactions and partnering with business and operational leaders to develop practical, business-oriented solutions that advance company objectives, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• JD required; top academic credentials preferred.
• At least six years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.
• Healthcare transaction experience strongly preferred.
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Leads acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic arrangements involving hospitals, health systems, and related entities.
• Manages transactions lifecycle including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and manages outside counsel and legal spend.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates confidentiality agreements, LOIs, and definitive agreements.
• Advises business and operational leaders on regulatory, governance, and commercial matters.
• Researches and analyzes applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, communicating developments to stakeholders.
• Manages competing priorities and maintains accountability through completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned and ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Organization and project management

Relationship building across teams

Independent work and discretion

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Acquisitions & Development provides legal counsel and strategic guidance on a diverse range of healthcare transactions and corporate legal matters. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role leads complex transactions and partners with business and operational leaders to develop practical, business-oriented solutions that advance company objectives, manage legal risk, and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Leads and advises on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic business arrangements involving hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, other outpatient centers, physician groups, nonprofit organizations, and other third parties.
• Manages assigned transactions throughout their lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Coordinates with cross-functional transaction teams and manages outside counsel, including oversight of work product and legal spend.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, definitive transaction agreements, and related legal documents.
• Advises business and operational leaders on legal, regulatory, corporate governance and related commercial matters.
• Researches and analyzes relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and communicates developments that may affect transactions or business initiatives.
• Manages competing priorities, communicates emerging issues promptly, and maintains accountability for assigned matters through completion.
• Performs other duties as assigned, maintains regular and reliable attendance, and complies with company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required; top academic credentials preferred.
• Demonstrable record of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• At least six years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience required, preferably in a combination of law firm and in-house settings.
• Experience advising on complex corporate transactions required; healthcare transaction experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal and business issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently, take ownership of significant matters, and exercise discretion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state required.