The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) will be a member of the Legal leadership team, assisting the General Counsel in all aspects of legal affairs. This role involves significant interaction with senior management, providing advice on a variety of legal issues, managing effective use of outside counsel, and leading internal teams.  Routine responsibilities will include management of transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, reviewing diligence, and ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations in integration matters.  The role requires a significant baseline understanding of the healthcare regulatory industry, preferably in physical therapy or hospital outpatient regulations, to identify and mitigate risks associated with operational, growth, finance, and strategic matters.

Essential Functions

• Provide counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders to set the company’s legal strategy on a broad range of matters related to new initiatives and products and other corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s business and industry and provide leadership in strategic business decisions from a legal perspective.
• Draft, review, and negotiate major and critical contracts, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and employment contracts.
• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company’s matters.
• Implement effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings.
• Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations and conduct legal research and analysis to stay current on changes that may impact the company and its subsidiaries.
• Manage federal and state regulatory strategy and compliance and develop state-specific regulatory guidance.
• Partner with the HR team on employment practices, employment handbook updates, compliance training, and new state expansions.
• Oversee the improvement of legal department processes to increase efficiency and mitigate legal risks.
• Hire, develop, and manage a team of high-performing individuals.
• Review and advise on a range of agreements, including corporate, employment, and commercial (buy and sell side) agreements.
• Serves in the general counsel's absence in supervising, planning, directing, and organizing the legal staff and their work
• Assist in managing all operations within the legal department.
• Assist with litigation strategy and manage outside counsel relationships.
• Mentor, guide, and manage legal staff.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated, organized, and detailed-oriented individual
• 10-14 years of experience, preferably at least four years in an in-house role and significant experience in complex contracting.
• Experience managing complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal matters.
• Proven ability to provide thought partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies.
• Ability to tailor advice that’s well-calibrated to the most junior and senior levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and leading a team of legal professionals.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with experience in managing complex deals and agreements.
• Proven experience in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to businesses, particularly within [specify industry if applicable].
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties.

Required Credentials:

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar membership in good standing.
• 10-14 years of experience, preferably at least four years in an in-house role.
• Experience managing complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal matters.
• Proven ability to provide thought partnership and leadership in developing innovative legal and risk management strategies.
• Ability to tailor advice that’s well-calibrated to the most junior and senior levels of the organization.

Expanding Access to Quality Care

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact. 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! 

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