About this opportunity
Nflsurgeons lists this Associate Corporate Counsel opportunity in jacksonville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our growing legal team and support our network of surgical practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a transactional attorney to build a broad in‑house skill set while working closely with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams.
The position reports directly to the Corporate Counsel and collaborates regularly with the Chief Executive Officer and Physician President. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organization’s legal needs while helping advance initiatives that improve patient care and operational excellence across our practices.
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated attorney who enjoys partnering with business leaders and providing practical legal guidance in a dynamic healthcare environment.
What You Will Do
As Associate Corporate Counsel , you will support a wide range of legal matters, with a primary focus on contracts and transactional work.
Responsibilities
Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including employment agreements, vendor agreements, lease agreements, and other healthcare‑related agreements
Advising business teams on contractual matters and general business issues
Collaborating with leadership, physicians, and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance
Supporting the implementation of contract management and other legal technology solutions
Drafting and maintaining template agreements and standard contract language
Establishing and updating policies and procedures aligned with compliance standards and best practices
Educating internal stakeholders on contract processes, negotiation considerations, and legal risk management
Helping drive consistency, efficiency, and innovation within legal operations
What We're Looking For
J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
Active bar membership required (Florida preferred)
2–4 years of legal experience, preferably focused on transactional law
Experience in private practice or in‑house environments supporting healthcare, real estate, or employment law matters is a plus
Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and communicate legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders
Interest in improving legal processes through legal technology and workflow automation
Exposure to healthcare regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti‑Kickback Statute) is helpful but not required
Drug and background screen required
Why Join Us
Opportunity to develop a broad in‑house legal practice
Work directly with executive leadership and physicians
Collaborative, mission‑driven healthcare organization
Chance to help modernize legal operations and technology
Meaningful work supporting practices that improve patient care
Location
Strictly on‑site (non‑remote) position - Jacksonville, Florida
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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