Associate General Counsel

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Company: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Location: Spartanburg, SC 29301

Description:

Join Our Legal Team as our next Associate General Counsel at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System!

Location: Spartanburg, SC (Onsite)
Position Overview
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and the law-supporting a broad spectrum of operations across our growing health system.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide legal counsel, review, and negotiate contracts, and assist with a variety of legal matters impacting the System. This is a high-impact, visible role that partners closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and business units to proactively address legal needs and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Experience
  • At least 4 years of legal experience in healthcare law

Licensure/Certification
  • Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or
  • Eligible for admission based on reciprocity, or
  • Eligible for a limited certificate of admission under Rule 405, SCACR

Preferred Qualifications
Education
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Experience
  • 5 to 7 years of legal experience supporting healthcare providers or systems.
  • Proven expertise in contract drafting and negotiation.
  • Familiarity with areas such as clinical research contracting, managed care agreements, or employment law.

Licensure/Certification
  • Active license to practice law in South Carolina, or eligibility based on reciprocity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the contract review and management process, including use of a contract lifecycle management system.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of healthcare-related contracts and ensure alignment with laws and system objectives.
  • Provide legal guidance on contract disputes, terminations, and breach resolution.
  • Advise on complex legal issues related to risk management, privacy (HIPAA), regulatory compliance, governance, and employment law.
  • Deliver practical legal guidance on laws such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), HIPAA, the Freedom of Information Act, and state licensure regulations.
  • Develop and maintain standardized templates and tools to streamline and enhance contract efficiency.
  • Deliver training and resources to internal clients to build legal and contract literacy across the System.
  • Support legal aspects of major strategic and transactional initiatives.
  • Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Join Us?
At Spartanburg Regional, you will be part of a collaborative legal team working in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment. You will help shape policies and strategies that impact thousands of patients, caregivers, and community members-making a real difference every day.

Ready to bring your legal skills to a healthcare system that values integrity, innovation, and impact?
Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

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