Vice President, Corporate Transactions & Regional Counsel

• Partner with the General Counsel and executive leadership on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, financings, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Coordinate legal due diligence and work with outside counsel on reviewing and drafting transaction documentation.
• Provide post-transaction integration support.
• Oversee corporate entity formation and organization, and multi-state legal qualification related to MSO and physician practice operations.
• Provide strategic legal guidance regarding organizational growth initiatives, enterprise risk management, and evolving healthcare regulatory developments.
• Manage and mentor legal support staff, including the Senior Corporate Paralegal, while helping build scalable legal processes and operational efficiencies.

Executive Compensation & Equity Programs

• Partner with executive leadership, human resources (HR), finance, and the Director of Equity to support the design, implementation, and administration of management incentive and equity programs, including profits interest and other long-term incentive arrangements.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining equity award agreements, governance documentation, and related program materials.

Clinical Operations & Academic Partnerships

• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and maintenance of ancillary agreements supporting clinical and operational initiatives, including academic affiliation agreements, medical directorships, and vendor arrangements.
• Support operational leaders in addressing legal and contractual matters impacting clinical operations and physician partnerships.

Growth, Innovation & Business Partnership

• Provide strategic legal counsel for enterprise business development initiatives, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and commercial partnership opportunities.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs and other commercial agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities for process improvement, scalability, and operational optimization within legal and contracting functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by translating complex legal concepts into practical business guidance and actionable solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Executive presence with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to influence at senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a high-growth environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to partnership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Deep expertise in healthcare law and regulatory frameworks, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, corporate practice of medicine, and physician reimbursement matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible legal experience in healthcare law, corporate transactions, or related in-house counsel roles supporting hospitals, physician groups, health systems, management services organizations, or other complex healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex provider and health system agreements and managing sophisticated healthcare transactions.
• Experience advising senior executives and cross-functional business leaders in a strategic advisory capacity preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with at least one state bar association.
• Strong understanding of healthcare business models, physician services arrangements, and MSO structures.
• Primarily remote role with limited travel requirements (approximately 3–4 multi-day trips annually).

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift up to 15 pounds.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform the job.

Salary Range:

$157,973.00 - $292,250.00

Salary may be determined on several factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, education, geographical location and requirements stated in job description.

USACS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees.

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and employment status, but generally include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) employee and employer contributions

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays

• Paid parental leave & family support benefits

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• Employee assistance programs & wellness resources

Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs, depending on the role.

Specific benefit offerings and eligibility will be provided during the hiring process and may be subject to change in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

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