Job Description
Job Title: Associate General Counsel Department: Legal Company: Ensign Services, Inc. Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 (DOE) Experience: Minimum of 4 years Location: California Service Center Travel: Up to 40%
H1: Experienced Associate General Counsel Needed for Rapidly Growing Healthcare Company H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Post-Acute Care
About the Company: - Provides support to over 300 post-acute care operations across 14 states - No traditional management hierarchy, allowing for independent operations - World-class service team provides centralized resources for on-site leaders and caregivers to focus on care and business issues
About the Opportunity: - Provide legal advice and guidance to client facilities in survey management and liability - Educate field personnel in specialized areas - Draft, file, and argue hearings and briefs before regulatory bodies - Work closely with client facilities in investigating regulatory findings and drafting submissions - Participate in mediations and negotiations - Partner with internal and external counsel for case strategy - Represent/support facilities and employees in legal proceedings - Advise on health care laws and regulations
Responsibilities: - Be a culture leader and model company's unique culture - Advise on regulatory issues and directives - Prepare and manage regulatory appeals - Litigate negligence claims and manage discovery, motion practice, and case evaluation - Communicate client facilities' needs to Service Center colleagues - Proactively manage legal risk for client facilities
Professional Qualifications: - Minimum of 4 years' experience in professional negligence and/or elder abuse defense - Risk management experience preferred - J.D. from accredited institution and licensed to practice law in CA - Proven leadership and interpersonal skills - Exceptional presentation, writing, and communication skills
Personal Characteristics: - Servant-leader who provides excellent customer service in a high-energy and high-accountability environment - Disciplined and self-motivated with solid work habits - Team player who is passionate about the organization and its mission - Active listener with good judgment and discretion - Positive and energetic with a great sense of humor
Compensation: - Competitive benefits and compensation package - Salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 (DOE) - Bonus potential - Medical/dental/vision coverage - Company-provided life insurance - 401(k) with company match - Sick/vacation plans - Opportunities for professional growth and development through learning management system, training, and seminars
Ensign Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment criminal background screening required.
