ATTORNEY (CONTRACT)

Location: Nashville, TN – Hybrid
Pay Rate: $60.00/hr W2
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST | 37.5 hours/week
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – weekly in-office time required
Contract Duration: January 4, 2027 – September 30, 2030

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel supporting the regulation of healthcare professionals throughout Tennessee. This role will primarily handle disciplinary matters involving healthcare licensees and will work closely with investigators, licensing board consultants, and other legal professionals.
The attorney will manage cases throughout the disciplinary and litigation process, including reviewing investigations, negotiating resolutions, conducting discovery and motion practice, and trying cases before health-related licensing boards. Additional assignments may include legislative projects, bill analysis, and other legal initiatives related to healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the organization in administrative law matters before various health-related licensing boards.
• Review complaints and investigations involving healthcare professionals and licensees.
• Provide legal guidance and support to investigators and licensing board consultants.
• Evaluate cases and determine appropriate disciplinary or legal action.
• Negotiate resolutions involving healthcare licensees and regulatory matters.
• Manage disciplinary litigation from initial investigation through final resolution.
• Handle discovery, motion practice, administrative hearings, and trials.
• Maintain and prioritize a high-volume caseload involving matters at various stages of litigation.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear written and verbal legal analysis.
• Interpret statutes, regulations, and professional practice requirements.
• Assist with legislative initiatives and bill analysis as assigned.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, consultants, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Active Tennessee Bar license in good standing required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Litigation experience, including hearings and/or trials, strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Highly Preferred Experience

• Administrative or regulatory law experience.
• State agency, Attorney General, regulatory enforcement, or similar government legal experience.
• Healthcare regulatory or professional licensing experience.
• Experience handling disciplinary or enforcement proceedings.
• Discovery, motions, administrative hearings, and trial experience.
• Statutory and regulatory interpretation.
• Legislative or bill analysis experience.

Location Requirements

• Position is hybrid in Nashville, Tennessee, with weekly in-office attendance required.
• Candidates must currently be Tennessee residents or establish Tennessee residency prior to the start date.
• Office and case hearings are located in the Nashville Metrocenter area.

Important Contract Information

• This is a contract position and is not eligible for state employee benefits.
• The selected candidate must obtain professional liability insurance prior to the start date.

Required With Submission

Candidates must provide:

• Writing sample – maximum 10 pages
• Tennessee Bar license number

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