General Counsel (Lake Worth)

Our rapidly expanding behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as the organization's chief legal advisor. Supporting 26 treatment facilities across 9 states, this executive will partner closely with senior leadership to provide strategic legal guidance that fuels growth while ensuring compliance across a complex healthcare regulatory landscape. This is an outstanding opportunity for a business-minded attorney with extensive healthcare experience who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site organizations.

About the Role

The ideal candidate has a proven track record advising executive teams on healthcare regulations, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, provider contracting, commercial real estate, and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic counsel on healthcare laws and regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and commercial payer compliance.
• Draft, negotiate, and oversee complex commercial agreements, provider contracts, payer agreements, vendor contracts, and other legal documents.
• Lead legal support for organizational growth initiatives, including de novo expansion, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee commercial real estate transactions, including multi-state lease negotiations, acquisitions, and property-related matters.
• Advise leadership on corporate governance, employment law, litigation management, compliance investigations, and enterprise risk mitigation.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations across all facilities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Compliance, Human Resources, Revenue Cycle, and Business Development to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee litigation and legal expenditures as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with an active bar license in good standing.
• 10+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant experience in healthcare law.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance, medical insurance, reimbursement, provider contracting, and multi-state healthcare operations.
• Proven success supporting healthcare organizations through expansion, acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions, and complex corporate initiatives.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to deliver practical legal solutions that support organizational growth while effectively managing risk.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, executive presence, and leadership skills.