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.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- At least six years of relevant, progressively responsible legal experience
- Experience advising on complex corporate transactions
- Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state
- Top academic credentials
- Healthcare transaction experience
Community Health Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental health resources, wellbeing programs, and chronic-condition support. Feedback suggests insurance coverage is a frequent bright spot even when base-pay sentiment is more muted.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) and, in some cases, pension or profit sharing along with other financial-security benefits. Feedback suggests these options contribute to a perception of solid long-term support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time are included, alongside programs like tuition reimbursement. Feedback suggests the range of leave provisions is a meaningful part of the package.
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What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
