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$200k–$250k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Alabama, United States, Arizona, United States, California, United States, Florida, United States
Responsibilities
The Associate General Counsel provides business-focused legal counsel on contracts, transactions, employment matters, and healthcare regulatory issues. They partner with executive leadership to mitigate legal risk while supporting strategic growth initiatives across a multi-state environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and an active license to practice law in at least one state. A minimum of ten years of legal experience, particularly in-house within the healthcare or dental service industry, is preferred.
Full job description
SGA Dental Partners is hiring an Associate General Counsel to grow our team!
The Associate General Counsel serves as a senior in-house attorney responsible for delivering practical, business-focused legal counsel across the
organization. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role partners closely with executive leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Compliance, affiliated practice entities, and outside counsel to provide legal guidance on contracts, transactions, employment matters, litigation, and regulatory issues. The Associate General Counsel helps ensure business practices remain aligned with applicable legal requirements while supporting strategic initiatives, mitigating legal risk, and providing practical legal solutions in a fast-paced, multi-state healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, lease, and professional services agreements.
Review and negotiate dental insurance, managed care, and third-party payor agreements.
Develop and maintain contract templates, standard provisions, and approval workflows.
Provide legal guidance regarding contractual obligations, risk allocation, and business terms.
Support business stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.
Corporate and Transactional Matters
Support mergers, acquisitions, de novo development, entity formations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
Coordinate with outside counsel regarding corporate governance, entity maintenance, ownership transfers, and governance documentation.
Support legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-acquisition integration activities.
Assist with maintaining corporate records and entity governance documentation.
Employment and Human Resources Legal Support
Draft, review, and maintain employment, executive, restrictive covenant, and independent contractor agreements.
Provide legal guidance to Human Resources regarding employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, separations, and employment law compliance.
Assist with responses to administrative agency matters, including EEOC charges and employment-related claims.
Monitor employment law developments and advise leadership regarding legal risk and compliance.
Regulatory and Healthcare Legal Counsel
Advise on healthcare regulatory matters affecting multi-state dental operations.
Provide legal guidance regarding HIPAA, privacy, data security, business associate agreements, provider licensing, credentialing, corporate practice of dentistry, scope of practice, and state dental board requirements.
Review marketing and advertising materials for legal compliance.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting healthcare operations and provide practical business guidance.
Litigation and Risk Management
Coordinate litigation, claims, subpoenas, government investigations, and regulatory inquiries under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer.
Manage relationships with outside litigation counsel and oversee litigation reporting and tracking.
Identify legal risks associated with business initiatives and provide practical recommendations to mitigate organizational risk.
Support responses to government agencies, licensing boards, and regulatory authorities.
Legal Operations and Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Clinical Leadership, and other business partners.
Draft and maintain legal policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
Support enterprise initiatives, strategic projects, and process improvements.
Provide legal education and training to internal stakeholders.
Balance legal risk with practical business objectives while supporting organizational growth.
Perform additional legal responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with at least one state bar required.
Eligibility for Georgia in-house counsel registration, or Georgia bar admission, preferred.
Ten (10) or more years of legal experience, including meaningful in-house counsel experience preferred.
Experience supporting multi-state healthcare, dental service organizations, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
Experience with commercial contracting, healthcare regulatory matters, employment law, litigation management, and corporate transactions.
Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and healthcare law.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, privacy laws, and multi-state legal compliance.
Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
Must have ability to travel occasionally, as business needs require.
Benefits We Offer:
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan Health and Vision Insurance
Employer-Paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Care.com Membership & Employee Assistance Program
This position is eligible for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
In hometown communities, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy, delivering the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Apply today to join us in making a difference!
In order to maintain a high level of clinical excellence, SGA Dental Partners and dental practices affiliated with SGA maintain a drug free and alcohol free workplace. All new hires are required to pass a full panel drug screening as a condition of employment.
SGA Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at every level of our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Clinical freedom is surrounded by the best of everything. Our dentists average 5-star patient reviews.
Industry
Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Richmond Hill, , GA
LinkedIn followers
75
In hometown communities across the South East, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy — making a difference in people’s lives. Born from the coming together of three outstanding and long-respected dental practices into an even greater whole, SGA Dental Partners delivers the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Offices: 50 Ford Way,, Richmond Hill, , GA 31324, US
Clinical freedom is surrounded by the best of everything. Our dentists average 5-star patient reviews.
Industry
Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Richmond Hill, , GA
LinkedIn followers
75
In hometown communities across the South East, SGA Dental Partners is a beacon of positive energy — making a difference in people’s lives. Born from the coming together of three outstanding and long-respected dental practices into an even greater whole, SGA Dental Partners delivers the highest level of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Offices: 50 Ford Way,, Richmond Hill, , GA 31324, US