Senior Vice President – Chief Legal Officer

One GI®

Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer providing legal guidance in healthcare operations and compliance. Leading practical legal support and collaboration with executive leadership.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in providing legal guidance within healthcare, including risk management, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. Strong ability to advise executive leadership on strategic initiatives and complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)Active License To Practice LawHealthcare Regulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationHealthcare Services Expertise

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Hard Skills

Legal AdvisoryRisk ManagementContract DraftingLitigation ManagementHealthcare Transactions

Soft Skills

Strategic PartnershipDecision-MakingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Stark LawAnti-Kickback StatuteHIPAAPhysician Practice ManagementHealthcare Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the organization’s primary legal advisor, providing practical, risk-based guidance across all areas of the business.
Deliver hands-on legal support while strategically engaging outside counsel for specialized matters and litigation.
Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, operational decisions, and organizational growth opportunities.
Balance legal risk management with business objectives to support timely and effective decision-making.
Draft, review, and negotiate physician employment agreements and related arrangements.
Advise leadership on physician recruitment, retention, transition, and separation strategies.
Advise on healthcare regulatory requirements, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and related healthcare laws.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including vendor, technology, and commercial contracts.
Manage litigation, disputes, claims, and regulatory matters in partnership with outside counsel.
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and affiliation transactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required.
Active license to practice law required; Tennessee licensure or eligibility for admission preferred.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably within healthcare or highly regulated industries.
Demonstrated expertise in healthcare services, physician practice management, healthcare operations, and healthcare transactions strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, corporate practice of medicine, and employment-related legal matters.
Proven experience advising executive leadership teams, Boards of Directors, physicians, and key business stakeholders on complex legal and operational matters.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent paid time off for a healthy work/life balance.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Education reimbursement opportunities with generous annual support.
Competitive health and supplemental benefits; FSA and HSA options.
Referral bonus for bringing in new team members.