Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Council Remote AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. For more information, please access our website: . Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first. Benefits: At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1 st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan. Paid Time Off: AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year. Position Summary: Therole of Assistant General Council contributes to our growing in-house legal team and works on complex issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel. Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and counsel to operating teams throughout the organization on a broad range of topics related to the company’s business and operations. Work Schedule: This role is offered on a fully remote basis allowing the Assistant General Counsel to be based anywhere in the country. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a subject matter expert on legal issues arising from day-to-day operations issues and business arrangements, identifies legal risks, and develops proactive compliance Provides strategic and tactical advice and counsel on a wide variety of operational, contracting, and transactional matters, working with key leaders to help identify and mitigate legal issues and assist in crafting solutions to protect the company's Conducts legal research and analysis to provide recommendations and prepares written opinions and guidance for management teams and other internal Drafts, reviews and, where appropriate, helps negotiate agreements, including contracts with partners, health insurance companies or other third-party payor organizations, vendors, and governmental Assists other company attorneys, compliance teammates and business partners in spotting and resolving legal, regulatory and compliance matters to ensure activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the business. Assists in the representation of AMSURG and its affiliates in informal dispute resolution processes and mediation, as well as administrative proceedings before governmental or regulatory Assists with special projects and performs other job-related duties as Acts as a liaison between management and internal or external legal experts on matters beyond AMSURG Corporate Counsel’s core substantive expertise. Demonstrates commitment to the company’s corporate compliance program, policies, and procedures by exhibiting the company values and acting in accordance with any reporting policies of the company. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required: High-level analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while managing a variety of projects. simultaneously, meeting aggressive deadlines and successfully handling urgent situations with patience and diplomacy An agile and flexible thinker, with the ability to learn emerging areas of the law and the business quickly Ability to function independently and as a part of a team Ability to build credibility quickly and provide strong legal support for a complex and challenging business, while positively and successfully managing relationships within a diverse group of stakeholders A commitment to personal and professional growth, and receptivity to feedback. Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands. Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment. A spirit of continuous learning. High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings (and occasional weekends). Education/Experience Licensed Attorney holding a J.D. 10+ years’ experience as described in a healthcare environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. Must pass a background check and drug screen. #LI-REMOTE