Associate General Counsel

Description About the Role: Remote opportunity - preferred candidate locations include Milwaukee, Nashville, and Dallas. This Associate General Counsel reports to the General Counsel as a key member of the Legal Department and is primarily responsible for leading and supporting transactional and operational legal matters. This role will provide business leaders, consultants, and clients with practical and risk-balanced legal advice across: (i) contracts, (ii) acquisitions, (iii) target integration, (iv) corporate governance, (v) employment law, (vi) intellectual property, (vii) limited securities law, (viii) insurance, and (ix) litigation. This role requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, judgment, and the ability to adapt. This is a client-facing role that will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal documents, conducting research, utilizing AI tools effectively, managing legal initiatives, and some administrative tasks to ensure compliant records. Self-initiative is essential. Key Responsibilities: Client Advisory & Consulting Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements — including client engagement letters, vendor contracts, and strategic transactions — and maintain contract templates to drive consistency and efficiency. Support employment law compliance and HR matters across the full employment lifecycle, including documentation and policy guidance. Lead legal due diligence and integration of acquired entities, coordinating cross-departmentally to harmonize processes and records. Manage corporate governance responsibilities including state filings, entity records, resolutions, and limited securities compliance. Coordinate and administer intellectual property portfolio, office leases, annual insurance renewals, and limited litigation and OIG matters, engaging outside counsel as appropriate. Utilize approved AI and legal technology tools to enhance efficiency while maintaining confidentiality, data security, and professional standards. Identify and implement ongoing improvements to Legal Department processes, contracting workflows, and corporate governance practices. Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school. Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance — beneficial but not required. 8–10 years of experience encompassing contract, employment, intellectual property, and transactional law. Prior in-house counsel and/or private practice experience are beneficial but not required. Healthcare industry experience beneficial but not required. Experience with acquisitions and corporate governance is preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing. Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology tools, including AI-assisted platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal issues for non-legal audiences. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and interpersonal effectiveness under pressure. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement. Apply To This Job