Community Health Systems

Sr Corporate Counsel- Acquisitions & Development

Community Health Systems  •  Franklin, TN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Acquisitions & Development provides legal counsel and

strategic guidance on a diverse range of healthcare transactions and corporate legal matters.

Operating with a high degree of independence, this role leads complex transactions and

partners with business and operational leaders to develop practical, business-oriented solutions

that advance company objectives, manage legal risk, and support compliance with applicable

laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Leads and advises on acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic

business arrangements involving hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, other

outpatient centers, physician groups, nonprofit organizations, and other third parties.

  • Manages assigned transactions throughout their lifecycle, including structuring, due

diligence, negotiation, documentation, and closing.

  • Coordinates with cross-functional transaction teams and manages outside counsel,

including oversight of work product and legal spend.

  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, definitive

transaction agreements, and related legal documents.

  • Advises business and operational leaders on legal, regulatory, corporate governance

and related commercial matters.

  • Researches and analyzes relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and

communicates developments that may affect transactions or business initiatives.

  • Manages competing priorities, communicates emerging issues promptly, and maintains

accountability for assigned matters through completion.

  • Performs other duties as assigned, maintains regular and reliable attendance, and

complies with company policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required; top academic credentials preferred.
  • Demonstrable record of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
  • At least six years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience required,

preferably in a combination of law firm and in-house settings.

  • Experience advising on complex corporate transactions required; healthcare transaction

experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of corporate transactions, contract negotiation, and applicable

healthcare laws and regulations.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal and

business issues and develop practical solutions.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex

legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.

  • Sound judgment and the ability to work independently, take ownership of significant

matters, and exercise discretion.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple

transactions and competing deadlines.

  • Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across organizational and

functional boundaries.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state required.
Community Health Systems

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
chs.net
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