Operations Counsel

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with ASC leadership and field operations teams to promote uniform adoption of enterprise legal and compliance standards across all centers.

• Act as a responsive, trusted legal advisor to operations, swiftly resolving issues and minimizing the need for escalation.

• Develop and implement standardized contracting frameworks that facilitate high-volume, operations-driven execution.

• Assist in growth initiatives, including new service lines, physician arrangements, and operational expansion.

• Integrate compliance into daily workflows to mitigate recurring issues and enhance operational discipline.

• Support post-close integration and new ASC launches to ensure legal and operational preparedness.

• Serve as a vital link between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT/Data Security, and Finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.

• 5–10+ years of legal experience, preferably in healthcare or regulated multi-site environments.

• Experience working in or closely with ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), MSOs, outpatient healthcare, or similar operational healthcare settings is highly preferred.

• Background in law firm training with significant in-house or operational exposure.

• Strong grasp of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute).

• Familiarity with contract management systems and scalable contracting processes is advantageous.

• A business-oriented mindset, focused on achieving outcomes while managing risk pragmatically.

• Ability to simplify complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for operators.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with operational leaders and physicians.

• A preference for execution, speed, and scalability over theoretical analysis.

• Comfort in working cross-functionally within a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

• Reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process.