Senior Associate General Counsel

Life Flight Network is about people. With over 1,000 dedicated and outstanding employees, Life Flight Network delivers unparalleled, ICU-level care throughout the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West and Hawaii. Every employee is committed to fulfilling our mission of saving lives through industry-leading care and transport, whether they provide direct patient care or service in vital administrative roles. If you are looking for a company that lives its values, is dedicated to its mission, and promotes equitable healthcare for all, then you belong here.

About the Role

Life Flight Network (LFN), a not-for-profit air medical transport service, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate General Counsel to join its in-house Legal and Compliance Department. While this is a hybrid position located at LFN's headquarters in Aurora, Oregon, the ideal candidate will have the ability to come into the Aurora office regularly to successfully carry on the duties of this role. Qualified candidates open to relocation are strongly encouraged to apply.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting LFN's mission to save lives with industry leading care and transport. Under the direction of the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, the Senior Associate General Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor to LFN, providing practical and risk-informed counsel to the legal team and cross-functional stakeholders. This role leads the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts and legal agreements essential to LFN's operations; advises on significant business, regulatory, governance, and strategic matters; and helps translate organizational priorities into legally sound, operationally practical solutions. The position exercises substantial independent judgment, operationalizes legal initiatives, and supports the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer in the leadership and administration of the Legal and Compliance Department.

The position offers a unique opportunity to combine legal expertise with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in need of emergency medical transportation. If you are a highly-motived and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to contribute to LFN's mission-driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creative thinking and the ability to not just identify issues, but to propose and execute achievable solutions
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex and high-value commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, leases, technology agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements
• Serve as a senior legal advisor on healthcare, real estate, aviation, corporate, and operational matters, providing practical guidance aligned with LFN's mission, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives
• Lead or serve as primary legal counsel for strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, and other growth initiatives, coordinating due diligence, negotiations, documentation, and implementation support
• Advise executive leadership and internal stakeholders on significant legal risks, regulatory obligations, and contract compliance, and recommend practical risk-mitigation strategies
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, business development, IT, human resources, and clinical leadership, to advance organizational objectives and resolve complex matters
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations relevant to the healthcare, aviation, and not-for-profit sectors; assess enterprise impact; and provide proactive guidance regarding contracts, operations, and strategic initiatives
• Direct and support significant litigation, claims, investigations, and dispute-resolution matters, including legal strategy, preservation obligations, discovery, settlement analysis, and coordination with outside counsel
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of legal policies, contracting standards, templates, playbooks, and processes that strengthen governance, consistency, efficiency, and risk management
• Develop and deliver executive, manager, and workforce training and guidance on legal requirements, emerging risks, contracting practices, and corporate policies
• Provide strategic oversight of the company's intellectual property portfolio, brand protection, licensing, and related enforcement matters
• Select, direct, and evaluate outside counsel and other legal service providers; manage scope, performance, and legal spend to ensure effective and cost-conscious representation
• Anticipate emerging legal issues and lead legal research and analysis to support executive decision-making, ongoing business needs, and strategic initiatives
• Act on behalf of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer as delegated; support departmental strategy, work allocation, budget planning, performance standards, and development of legal team capabilities

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution
• Membership in good standing with a state bar association (Oregon State Bar after hire if not already applicable)
• 8+ years of progressively responsible legal practice experience, including substantial in-house or senior advisory experience
• Significant experience in corporate law and complex commercial contracting, preferably within healthcare, aviation, real estate, or another highly regulated industry
• Demonstrated experience leading or providing primary legal support for strategic transactions, including mergers acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, and other growth initiatives
• Advanced contract drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and business judgment skills, with the ability to resolve complex and high-impact matters
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead major initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor or guide other legal professionals and business partners
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Extensive experience advising senior management, C-suite leaders, and governing bodies on legal risk, strategic decisions, and organizational priorities
• Proficiency in legal research tools
• A strategic and enterprise-minded thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance legal risk, operational needs, and business objectives
• Ability to independently prioritize and lead multiple complex, high-visibility matters in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Compensation and Benefits That Go Above and Beyond

The annual pay range for this full-time position is $265,000 - $285,000, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and a competitive and thoughtful benefits package including:

• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Complimentary LFN Membership for you and your household