Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

SGA Dental Partners is hiring an Associate General Counsel to grow our team! The Associate General Counsel serves as a senior in-house attorney responsible for delivering practical, business-focused legal counsel across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role partners closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Compliance, affiliated practice entities, and outside counsel to provide legal guidance on contracts, transactions, employment matters, litigation, and regulatory issues. The Associate General Counsel helps ensure business practices remain aligned with applicable legal requirements while supporting strategic initiatives, mitigating legal risk, and providing practical legal solutions in a fast-paced, multi-state healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
• Corporate and Transactional Matters
• Employment and Human Resources Legal Support
• Regulatory and Healthcare Legal Counsel
• Litigation and Risk Management
• Legal Operations and Business Partnership

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
• Eligibility for Georgia in-house counsel registration, or Georgia bar admission, preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house counsel experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-state healthcare, dental service organizations, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with commercial contracting, healthcare regulatory matters, employment law, litigation management, and corporate transactions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and healthcare law.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and multi-state legal compliance.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Must have ability to travel occasionally, as business needs require.

Benefits We Offer:

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Health and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Coverage (Disability, Critical Illness, Accident)
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities

Pay Range: $200,000 - $250,000

This position is eligible for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!

In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.

SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.