Associate General Counsel, Transactions

Company:

Compassus

About Compassus

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services, including home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative, and personal care. Over 10,500 teammates and more than 300 access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients' advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for Who I Am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Learn more at compassus.com.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, the Associate General Counsel, Transactions provides strategic legal leadership for the Company's mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, commercial contracting, and other complex business transactions. This role partners closely with executive leadership to structure transactions, negotiate agreements, manage legal risk, and support the Company's growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement

• Responsible for, and engages all Company stakeholders in, the Company's 6 Pillars of Success (Regulatory Compliance, Colleagues, Quality, Service, Growth, and Financial Responsibility).
• Partners with Finance, Development, Operations, and executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives.
• Advises executive leadership regarding relationships and transactions involving:
• Hospitals
• Health systems
• Physicians
• Long-term care providers
• Managed care organizations
• Vendors
• Third-party payors

Transaction Leadership and Execution

• Leads all mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Manages legal due diligence and transaction execution from letter of intent through closing and post-close integration.
• Structures transactions to appropriately balance legal, regulatory, operational, and financial risk.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes complex transaction documents and commercial agreements.
• Supports organizational restructuring, affiliation agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Coordinates with Regulatory Counsel to ensure transactions satisfy applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.

Oversight and Collaboration

• Oversees outside counsel supporting transactional matters.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

About the Best Candidates

• Demonstrates high integrity.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to solve problems multi-dimensionally.
• Leads by example.
• Deep understanding of key stakeholders of the Company, including patients, families, colleagues, governmental and regulatory agencies, payors and shareholders.
• Ability to mitigate risk pragmatically and exercise reasonable judgment.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to businesses.
• Proficient understanding of business sensitivities and confidentiality.

Key Job Requirements and Preferences

Education

• Required: Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Experience

• Required: at least 6-8 years of legal and professional healthcare experience.
• Relevant experience, and demonstrated success, in a law firm and/or corporate setting; additional public

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Requires admittance to a state bar.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking while working at a computer conducting meetings, or performing administrative duties.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 20 pounds, including luggage, presentation materials, and office equipment.
• Ability to navigate healthcare environments, including patient care settings, offices, and community locations, which may involve stair climbing, bending, reaching, and extended periods of walking.
• Visual acuity sufficient for reviewing reports, analyzing data, and operating standard office technology.

Communication

• Effective communication skills in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.

What We Offer

We offer a highly competitive compensation package with an attractive base salary, short- and long-term incentive programs, and competitive benefits. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, believing that our differences make us stronger. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare with compassion, integrity, and opportunity for all.

Want to Learn More About this Opportunity?

[Jordan Egan] [jordan.egan@compassus.com]

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Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We're dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you're pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.