Vice President of Legal & General Counsel

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Job highlights--Vice President of Legal & General Counsel Are you ready for a dynamic work environment that champions professional growth, one where your excellent leadership ability is utilized to build and expand the company’s vision, to achieve industry-leading client service goals? If so, then our Vice President of Legal & General Counsel position may be the perfect job for you. Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch by living our mission of creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. If you are a person with strong leadership skills and have a deep compassion for and a desire to serve seniors and who thrives in a senior living environment, then we would like to hear from you.

As the senior-most legal officer of an organization of approximately 5,000 employees operating across 78 locations, this position represents the Company’s interests and aligns legal strategy with business goals. The role builds and leads the legal function and is responsible for corporate risk, contract review and negotiation, legal and regulatory compliance, the direction and resolution of litigation and other legal matters, intellectual property, corporate governance, and the management of outside counsel and the legal budget. Additional responsibilities include conducting legal research, advising on Company policies, and partnering with executive leadership on strategic transactions.

Responsibilities--Vice President Of Legal & General Counsel Some of the responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Legal Direction: Provide expert legal guidance to the executive team, owners, and other departments to support decision making
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and other legal documents that align with the company’s interests and goals
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, identify potential legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them. This includes oversight of healthcare regulatory
• compliance across all locations, including HIPAA and patient privacy, fraud-and-abuse laws (Anti-Kickback
• Statute and Stark Law), licensure and accreditation requirements, and applicable CMS and state agency regulations.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, coordinate with external counsel when necessary, and represent the Company in court or arbitration proceedings.
• Corporate Governance: Oversee corporate policies, bylaws, entity management, board and committee support, and other governance matters that provide for ethical and compliant business practices.
• Intellectual Property (IP): Manage and protect the company's intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
• Employee Relations: Advise on employment law issues, such as contracts, dispute resolution, and compliance with labor laws.
• Strategic Guidance: Align the legal department's work with overall business objectives and provide strategic advice on matters such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Real Estate & Facilities: Oversee leasing, real estate, and related transactional matters across the Company’s multi-site portfolio of locations.
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity: Advise on data privacy, information security, and breach response, including HIPAA and other applicable privacy and security obligations.
• All other responsibilities and duties as required by the Chief Executive

Why we should be your “home away from home”

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Benefits--Vice President Of Legal & General Counsel

• Medical, Dental, Vision offerings
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $30,000
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) program including discretionary company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Annual performance evaluations/raises

Requirements--Vice President Of Legal & General Counsel

• Expert Knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance
• Minimum 10 years of combined law firm and in-house experience, including several years in a senior in-house leadership role with responsibility for managing legal staff and outside counsel
• Healthcare regulatory experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting a large, multi-site, organization across multiple jurisdictions with demonstrated ability to build and lead a legal team and manage outside counsel
• Proficiency in managing legal projects and transactions
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar with the ability to manage legal matters across the multiple jurisdictions in which the company operates

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply today! Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company’s discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.