Associate General Counsel - Corporate Transactions
Provide legal support for Sentara Healthcare and its affiliates. This attorney will be responsible for managing, directing and conducting the legal negotiations relative to acquisitions, mergers, collaborations and affiliations and other complex agreements, including individual and group physician practice acquisitions, physician/hospital joint ventures and other corporate affiliations. The successful candidate will have experience working in highly matrixed organizations, strong analytical ability, outstanding negotiation and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Manage, direct, and conduct the legal negotiations relative to acquisitions, mergers, collaborations and affiliations and other complex transactions
- Manage and direct the legal aspects of Sentara Healthcare teams in preparation of letters of intent, responses to requests for proposal, term sheets and analysis of transaction opportunities
- Draft full spectrum of transaction documents
- Manage, direct, and conduct legal due diligence activities
- Review and preparation of disclosure schedules
- Assist with development and implementation of integration plans
- Advise business teams on compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Provide counsel and guidance on the creation and adherence to Sentara Healthcare's internal policies and procedures and corporate governance matters generally
- Attend business meetings and provide corporate secretary functions for Sentara Healthcare affiliates, including drafting meeting minutes, written consents, and development of meeting agendas
Professional Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years of health care related transactional legal practice experience
- In-house or law firm healthcare transactions experience preferred
Education
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, with an unrestricted license to practice law in one or more jurisdictions in the United States. Candidates must be eligible for admission to the Virginia State Bar
Be a part of a Top Healthcare Provider in the Coastal Virginia Area!
Market: Sentara is a Virginia and Southeast North Carolina based large healthcare provider that has been in business for over a 125 years. More than 300 sites of care, including 12 acute care hospitals and we never had a layoff!
Award winning: Sentara has eleven Acute Care Facilities across the state of Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina; the people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over 10 years. U.S. News and Report recognize Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, a Paid Pension Plan, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Sentara recognizes our employees by offering:
- Competitive pay plans
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Generous paid annual leave
- Fully funded retirement plan and 401k/403b plan
- Long and short term disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flex spending and life insurance
- You can expect employee recognition, performance rewards, plus countless services and programs to enhance work/life balance.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service and Integrity. Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!