Legal Counsel:

Reports to: Compliance Executive

Key Partnerships: Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Support Center

Department: Legal

Salary: $80,000.00

Classification: Exempt

Location: Remote

About this role: Our Legal Counsel partner will lead, support, and assist with general legal governance and policies. Develop standards for structuring, negotiating, and closing merger and acquisition contracts. This position will require external and internal communication while addressing complex legal issues in an accurate and timely manner. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about growth, problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on a range of legal issues and projects.
• Perform legal research on emerging regulatory issues and remain up to date on general legal developments.
• Develop and promulgate existing and new processes and procedures.
• Interface with counterparties, and negotiate directly with clients.
• Prepare, review, and edit agreements to assure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Assist with litigation matters as needed.
• Interact with clients, and potential partners in contract negotiations and other disputes.
• Cooperate with legal counsel to achieve CDP objectives.
• Assist internal departments in maintaining compliance and legal efforts in the existing and newly developed frameworks.
• Assist with HR legal matters as needed.
• Manage video library/archival system for videos

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree
• Member in good standing in Texas Bar
• Experience leading the legal process involved with M&A as a part of the company's overall growth strategy
• 3-4 of law firm experience
• Experience leading in all legal matters of a company while consulting the key business and clinical decision-makers and executives.
• Experience as in-house or General Counsel, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office-related software
• HR Experience is a plus
• Medical Field Experience is a plus.
• Experience in healthcare (dental experience preferred) compliance matters, with tangible results balancing compliance with business growth and scale

Key Skills and Abilities, Characteristics of a good fit:

• Compassion and a high level of service for all staff and partnerships
• Integrity, always doing the right thing
• Strong negotiation skills
• Track record of superior performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle several projects and meet tight deadlines
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities and coordination abilities

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance (PPO/HSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Internal Dental Insurance/Dental PPO Insurance
• Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Schedule and Location:

Monday- Friday

Support Center - Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote)

CDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Internal ID

CDP100