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Wellpath · 1 month ago

Corporate Counsel-Governance and Entity Management (Hybrid postion -Must be located in Tennessee)

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wellpath is a mission-driven organization dedicated to caring for underserved and vulnerable patients. The Operations Corporate Counsel provides strategic legal support, manages corporate governance activities, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while mitigating legal risks.

Health CareMedicalService Industry

Responsibilities

Oversee corporate governance activities, including entity formation, maintenance, dissolution, and Board of Directors support

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks

Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory matters, including HIPAA, licensure, and scope of practice

Support procurement processes, including RFP reviews, risk identification, and contract lifecycle management

Conduct legal research and deliver cross-functional legal counsel aligned with organizational goals

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeLegal experienceHealthcare regulatory knowledgeCorporate governanceContract negotiationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited institution

1+ years of legal experience, ideally including a mix of law firm and in-house practice or within government

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in practical, business-focused terms

License to practice law in the State of Tennessee, or ability to immediately obtain via endorsement

Registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners as in-house counsel is also acceptable

Preferred

Direct healthcare industry experience preferred, though a background in government and understanding of healthcare regulatory issues is also desirable