General Counsel

Washington Emergency Care Physicians

General Counsel providing legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and healthcare matters for physician-owned organization. Overseeing litigation and managing legal documentation with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeTacoma • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide counsel on corporate governance matters, including advising on corporate governance documents and drafting and implementing policies related to governance and compliance.
Prepare Board and Committee materials and support Board meetings.
Monitor, evaluate, and advise on the impact of new and changing healthcare laws and regulations.
Ensure compliance with relevant federal and state healthcare and privacy laws (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, Privacy Act, state privacy laws).
Lead WECP’s Coordinated Quality Improvement Program and Committee in accordance with DOH standards.
Report to Board of Directors on program development and activities.
Review clinical cases to improve quality of care and mitigate compliance risk.
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including employment agreements, payor contracts, vendor agreements, commercial leases, and professional services agreements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, maintain, and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation processes.
Ensure contract terms align with business objectives while managing risk effectively.
Support contract lifecycle management and maintain processes for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and advise on policy matters and compliance strategies related to healthcare operations, human resources, and risk management.
Lead efforts in healthcare policy advocacy, collaborating with external advisors to align with WECP’s mission and strategies.
Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters, including commercial disputes, employment issues, medical malpractice, and regulatory investigations.
Oversee internal discovery processes, and manage witness interviews, subpoenas, litigation holds, and internal communications.
Advise on employment matters including disputes and investigations.
Handle disputes and inquiries related to reimbursement, credentialing and privileging, and healthcare provider licensure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in Washington State.
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience with a law firm, corporate legal department, or government, with a strong preference for healthcare law expertise.
In-house experience in healthcare organizations is strongly preferred.
Experience in contract negotiation, corporate governance, and healthcare regulatory compliance.
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and compliance.
Excellent analytical, consulting, and negotiation skills with a focus on healthcare law.
Ability to work independently and handle high volumes of work with changing priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary of $150,000-$180,000
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance are offered to employees at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage for dependents.
Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, & sick time
Market leading retirement savings 401(k) + profit sharing potential
Continuing education support

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Hard Skills & Tools

corporate governancehealthcare lawcontract negotiationcompliance strategiespolicy draftinglitigation managementrisk managementquality improvementregulatory complianceemployment law

Soft Skills

analytical skillsconsulting skillsnegotiation skillsindependent workorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

JD from ABA-accredited law schoolactive bar admission in Washington State