Vice President of Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary legal authority within a healthcare Management Services Organization (MSO).

• Serve as the key resource for legal inquiries throughout the organization.

• Function as the main liaison for external counsel, managing legal issues, establishing priorities, and enhancing efficiency.

• Lead and assist with legal due diligence for strategic projects, acquisitions, and growth initiatives in healthcare services.

• Provide guidance on human resources policies, employee relations, investigations, compliance with employment law, and risk management.

• Offer legal insights regarding compensation frameworks, incentive programs, and regulatory considerations related to healthcare employment.

• Manage physician contracts to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and the needs of the MSO and practices.

• Support quarterly Board meetings by providing governance advice, preparation, and documentation.

• Draft Board minutes and maintain accurate governance records.

• Oversee legal entity structures, filings, ongoing compliance, corporate documentation, and records across the MSO.

• Lead the compliance function with two direct reports.

• Collaborate with compliance leadership on adherence to healthcare laws, risk identification, and remediation efforts.

• Partner with executive leadership and the Board on intricate legal issues and strategic matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active state bar admission in Texas or the state of residency.

• 8–15+ years of comprehensive legal experience.

• In-house legal experience is required.

• Previous legal experience in a healthcare organization, MSO, healthcare services platform, or healthcare-centric setting.

• Proficiency in commercial contracts, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and healthcare regulatory matters.

• Experience advising executives and board members while working across cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Operations.

• Extensive experience advising healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance, employment law, and organizational risk management.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant federal and state healthcare laws.

• Strong experience in legal entity structuring, corporate governance, and regulatory filings across multi-entity organizations.

• Capability to manage external counsel and collaborate effectively with executive leadership on complex legal matters and strategic issues.

• Expertise in corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance within complex, multi-entity frameworks.

• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks, employment law, and enterprise risk management.

• Ability to interpret and apply legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills concerning commercial and corporate agreements.

• Skilled in assessing legal risk and providing clear, actionable guidance within deadlines.

• Exceptional communication skills, strong judgment, discretion, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Multiple choice medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accident insurance options.

• Indemnity insurance available.

• Access to legal services.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Retirement plan options.

• Paid time off (PTO) benefits.

• Paid holidays.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Opportunities for professional development and dynamic career growth.