Senior Living Associate Attorney — Regulatory & HR Counsel

Description Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living! About Us The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values of kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride, and empower every team member to do the right thing! Description Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living! About Us The Springs Living is a purpose-driven senior living organization with communities throughout Oregon, Washington & Montana. For nearly 30 years, The Springs Living has been committed to transforming housing for older adults by delivering quality service and fostering an enrichment culture to help residents, their families and each other live life to its fullest. To do this, we demonstrate our core values of kindness, quality, innovation, trust, and pride, and empower every team member to do the right thing! Position Summary The Springs Living is seeking an Associate Attorney to provides legal support and guidance across a broad range of business and operational matters affecting The Springs Living communities and affiliated businesses. This role partners closely with leadership, operations, human resources, compliance, risk management, development, and finance teams to support legal compliance, mitigate organizational risk, and advance company objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented attorney with strong interpersonal skills and experience in healthcare, employment, real estate, regulatory, or corporate law. Essential Functions Provide legal counsel and day-to-day support on operational, regulatory, employment, transactional, and business matters affecting senior living communities and associated ancillary businessesDraft, review, and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, service agreements, and related legal documents Provide support related to acquisitions, development projects, construction, real estate, and financing transactions Support litigation management, dispute resolution, claims investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries for resident and employment matters Collaborate on federal, state, and local regulations related to senior living, healthcare, labor and employment, privacy, licensing, and resident care (CMS, state health departments, OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing Act, HIPAA, DOL) Assist with resident-related matters including admission agreements and contracts, rights complaints, and discharge/eviction matters Collaborate with operational leadership to review and understand resident/family/guardian documents such as guardianship, power of attorney, and similar forms to understand authority and decision processes Collaborate with the People Team and operations leadership to develop and update human resource policies, procedures, and training materials Provide support for employment matters including wage/hour compliance, leave laws, terminations, EEOC charges or state agency complaints Support investigations into resident or employment related matters as needed Support risk management and compliance programs across the organization Collaborate with outside counsel as needed and monitor legal spend Participate in initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting organizational growth and operational excellence Other duties as assigned Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Active license and good standing with the Oregon State Bar 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, employment, corporate, regulatory, or real estate law Strong knowledge of employment law, contract law, and regulatory compliance Experience advising business leaders in a fast-paced operational environment preferred Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skills Experience supporting healthcare providers, assisted living, memory care, or multi-site operations Familiarity with healthcare privacy laws, licensing regulations, and risk management practices In-house legal experience preferred Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating cross-functionally Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools Benefits Health insurance (includes zero co-pay for mental health counseling) Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Short-term and Long-term disability Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Paid time off/Sabbatical Professional development On-site chiropractic care Employee Wellness Platform On-site gym Discounted Gym Membership Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines This position is based in Beaverton, Oregon #J-18808-Ljbffr The Springs Living, LLC