Sr Corporate Counsel- Acquisitions & Development

Community Health Systems; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel – Acquisitions & Development to provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on healthcare transactions and corporate matters. The role operates with a high degree of independence, leading complex transactions and partnering with business leaders to develop practical, compliant solutions that advance company objectives and manage risk.

Responsibilities include leading acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; top academic credentials preferred.
• At least six years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience advising on complex corporate transactions, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Leads acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic arrangements.
• Manages transactions through lifecycle: structuring, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, closing.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and manages outside counsel and legal spend.
• Drafts and negotiates confidentiality agreements, LOIs, definitive agreements, and related documents.
• Advises leaders on legal, regulatory, governance and commercial matters.
• Researches laws and industry standards and communicates developments affecting transactions.
• Prioritizes competing matters and ensures timely completion and compliance.
• Performs other duties and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

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.