Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel page is loaded## Assistant General Counsellocations: Hybridtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101006At OrthoVirginia, you’re part of a team dedicated to delivering expert orthopedic and therapy care across the state. As Virginia’s largest provider of musculoskeletal care, we offer full-time and part-time opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.With more than 159 physicians in over 35 locations—including Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads—OrthoVirginia is a leader in orthopedic surgery, non-surgical care, and physical, hand, and occupational therapy. Our nationally recognized specialists treat a full range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, helping patients of all ages move, heal, and thrive.Join us and become part of a trusted network committed to excellence in orthopedic care.### Contracts & Legal Support* Provide legal support for all contract matters across the organization, including review, drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and risk mitigation.* Serve as the primary point of contact for leadership and operational teams on contract-related issues.* Anticipate contract needs and proactively advise internal stakeholders with practicable business-oriented guidance.* Develop and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and processes.### Leadership & Team Management* Lead, mentor, and manage the Contract Specialist and Paralegal.* Set expectations, allocate work, and support professional development.* Foster a collaborative and service-oriented legal team culture.### Relationship Management & Cross-Functional Partnership* Build and maintain strong relationships with leaders and teams across the organization.* Serve as a strategic legal advisor aligned with operational goals.* Communicate complex legal issues clearly and practically.### General Counsel Collaboration* Support the General Counsel on litigation management as needed.* Assist with other high-risk or complex legal matters at the direction of the General Counsel.### Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement* Identify opportunities to improve contract processes and workflows.* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including healthcare regulatory requirements.* Support special projects and initiatives as assigned.### Required* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.* Active license to practice law in Virginia or the ability to obtain a corporate counsel certificate from the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners.* Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house, with at least three (3) years of experience focusing on healthcare law.* Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.* Substantial experience applying healthcare regulatory law in a transactional and operational context, including regular involvement with laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti‐Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and related federal and state healthcare compliance requirements.* Demonstrated people leadership experience.* Strong business judgment and communication skills.### Preferred* Prior in-house counsel experience.Location: Hybrid - Richmond, VAThis organization participates in e-Verify. Esta organización participa en e-Verify.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr