Sr Corporate Counsel- Acquisitions & Development

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel with a focus on Acquisitions and Development to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on healthcare transactions and corporate matters.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, leading complex transactions and partnering with business leaders to craft practical, business-minded solutions that support company objectives and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required; top academic credentials preferred.
• At least six years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on complex corporate transactions.
• Experience in healthcare transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic arrangements involving hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, physician groups, nonprofit organizations, and other third parties.
• Manage transactions lifecycle: structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional transaction teams and manage outside counsel, including oversight of work product and legal spend.
• Draft, review, and negotiate confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, definitive transaction agreements, and related documents.
• Advise business and operational leaders on legal, regulatory, corporate governance, and related matters.
• Research and analyze relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and communicate developments that may affect transactions or business initiatives.
• Manage competing priorities, communicate emerging issues promptly, and maintain accountability through completion.
• Perform other duties and comply with company policies.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of corporate

Contract negotiation

Healthcare laws and regulations

Analytical problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Independent judgment

Organizational and project management

Cross-functional collaboration

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.