Associate General Counsel Transactions

About Discovery Senior Living

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. Its just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

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THIS POSITION HAS A STRONG PREFERENCE TO BE LOCATED AT OUR CORPORATE OFFICE IN BONITA SPRINGS, FL. WE WILL CONSIDER QUALIFIED REMOTE UNITED STATES BASED CANDIDATES AS WELL.

As the Associate General Counsel Transactions, youll play a critical role in supporting the organizations continued growth through strategic legal guidance, transactional leadership, and partnership across a dynamic, multi-site senior living organization. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders on impactful corporate and commercial transactions.

• Position: Associate General Counsel Transactions
• Status: Full-Time
• Schedule: Standard Corporate Business Hours; Flexibility Based on Business and Transaction Needs
• Location: Tampa/Bonita Springs, FL Preferred | Open to Remote for the Right Candidate
• Rate of Pay: Competitive and Commensurate with Experience
• Travel: Minimal Travel as Needed for Corporate Meetings or Transactions

Your Role:

As the Associate General Counsel Transactions, your role includes structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and supporting a broad range of business and commercial transactions while balancing legal risk with operational and business objectives. This position partners closely with leadership and internal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, operational growth, and transaction execution in a fast-paced environment.

Position Highlights:

Status: Full-TimeSchedule: Traditional business hours with flexibility based on business needsLocation: Corporate / On-SiteRate of Pay: Compensation package to be determined based on experience and overall qualifications

Why Youll Love This Opportunity:

• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and the General Counsel
• Exposure to a broad range of sophisticated corporate and commercial transactions
• Dynamic, growth-oriented environment within a multi-site organization
• Collaborative culture with visibility across operations, finance, and business leadership
• Ability to make a direct impact on organizational growth and strategic initiatives

What Youll Do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and transactional documents
• Support mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, strategic partnerships, financings, restructurings, and other corporate transactions

• Support debt financings, refinancings, and lender-related transactions, including review of credit agreements and related loan documentation
• Assist with purchase agreements, management agreements, operating agreements, MSAs, NDAs, licensing agreements, guaranties, and related documentation
• Assist with entity formation, governance-related matters, and corporate structuring initiatives
• Provide practical legal guidance related to transaction structure, business strategy, and risk mitigation
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence associated with acquisitions, investments, and financings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, accounting, and business leadership teams
• Support real estate and operational agreements as needed within a multi-site senior living environment
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, lenders, investors, counterparties, and other external stakeholders as needed
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Assist with developing transaction templates, playbooks, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and consistency
• Support post-closing integration efforts and ongoing contract alignment initiatives
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and strategically sound transaction execution

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 7+ years of legal experience
• Active bar license in good standing and ability to obtain Florida corporate counsel licensure if applicable

• Significant experience in transactional law, including commercial agreements and corporate transactions
• Experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination of both backgrounds considered
• Strong understanding of complex commercial transactions, deal structures, and risk allocation principles
• Advanced drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple transactions simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting multi-site or growth-oriented organizations
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, financings, restructurings, or complex commercial agreements
• Healthcare, senior living, or healthcare-adjacent industry exposure is a plus, but not required
• Practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal and operational considerations
• Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional business teams

Why Join Us

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, were unified by certain, core values, which we call our Pillars of Excellence. They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Benefits Youll Enjoy

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

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