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Job Title: Associate Counsel - Remote (CA, WA, OR, MT, NM, AK, TX)
Company Name: Providence
Location: Hobbs, NM USA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 08/21/2025
Expire Date: 02/21/2026
Job Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Social & Human Services, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Military, Other / General, Counseling, Executive Management, Research & Development, Medical
Job Description
Associate Counsel - Remote (CA, WA, OR, MT, NM, AK, TX)

Description



Calling All Strategic Advisors!



Are you a legal expert with a passion for healthcare and a strategic vision for the future? Join Providence St. Joseph Health as our Associate Counsel and become a key player in shaping healthcare delivery across our dynamic organization.



This position can be based in CA, OR, WA, AK, TX, MT, or NM.



The Role:



The Associate Counsel at Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) is tasked with providing general legal services and overseeing specific projects under the guidance of Senior Corporate Counsel and Corporate Counsel. This role involves offering legal advice, consultation, policy analysis, and interpretation across various areas of law and policy. Key responsibilities include conducting research and analysis for policy recommendations, preparing written opinions and guidance for executive management and internal clients, and drafting and reviewing contracts, particularly for physician and vendor agreements. The Associate Counsel must stay updated on legal developments affecting hospital and physician requirements and ensure timely responses to client needs, with strong teamwork skills being essential.



What Youll Do:




  • Deliver strategic and pragmatic legal services across PSJH, ensuring practical resolutions to complex legal challenges.


  • Collaborate with Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) colleagues to provide timely and effective legal solutions under the supervision of Senior Corporate Counsel.


  • Serve as the primary legal contact for PSJH hospital administrative teams, addressing their legal needs and challenges.


  • Conduct research and draft legal opinions to resolve complex legal issues, working with senior attorneys on complicated matters.


  • Participate in the supervision and preparation of defense in non-malpractice litigation, developing strategies with outside counsel.


  • Stay informed of legal developments and deepen expertise in healthcare law areas like Stark Law, Anti-kickback Statute, and HIPAA.


  • Provide legal guidance to PSJH's corporate and community Boards.


  • Review and draft routine contracts independently and offer advice on complex contracts collaboratively.


  • Assist in creating presentations and summaries for ongoing legal education on regulatory changes.


  • Draft and review legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.


  • Guide Providences Integrity, Audit, and Compliance Services Department in investigations and policy development.



What Youll Bring:




  • Educational Requirement: A J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent.


  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare-related legal field, such as private law firm, in-house legal setting or public/regulatory organization.


  • Bar Admission: Obtain admission to the California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Alaska, Montana, or New Mexico State Bar within one year of hire.



Why Join Us?




  • Impactful Work: Contribute to transforming healthcare through strategic legal leadership.


  • Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in healthcare law and collaborate with a dedicated legal team.


  • Collaborative Environment: Engage with PSJHs values and work alongside passionate professionals.


  • Dynamic Setting: Navigate a rapidly evolving industry and enjoy the challenge of impactful legal work.



If you're a strategic advisor with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of healthcare delivery at PSJH!



Salary Range by Location:



Redmond, WA or Renton, WA or Irvine, CA




  • Min: $79.52


  • Max: $127.13



Portland, OR or Anchorage, AK




  • Min: $ 76.29


  • Max: $ 121.96



Missoula, MT or Hobbs, NM




  • Min: $ 61.42


  • Max: $ 98.19



Lubbock, TX




  • Min: $ 58.19


  • Max: $ 93.02



About Providence



At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of Know me, care for me, ease my way. Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, well walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.



Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.



Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.



About the Team



Providence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.



Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.



Requsition ID: 381314


Company: Providence Jobs


Job Category: Legal


Job Function: Legal/Compliance/Risk


Job Schedule: Full time


Job Shift: Day


Career Track: Leadership


Department: 4015 SS LEGAL


Address: CA Irvine 15480 Laguna Canyon Rd


Work Location: Providence System Offices Discovery Park-Irvine


Workplace Type: Remote


Pay Range: $79.52 - $127.13


The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.



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