Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Corporate Counsel Providence Health & Services Calling all Esteemed Leaders Are you a strategic mastermind with a passion for legal intricacies and healthcare? Do you thrive on navigating complex challenges and shaping the future of healthcare delivery? If so, then we have the perfect opportunity for you Description As the Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be a pivotal force in delivering strategic and practical legal advice and support across Providence St. Joseph Health. Working under the guidance of the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) Leadership, you will handle a wide range of transactional and contracting matters within the organization. What You’ll Do Offer valuable legal advice and strategic business consultation to executive management teams and other internal business partners. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and contracts focusing on complex agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and internal reorganizations. Draft and review legal documents, including governing documents such as articles and bylaws, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. Aid internal business teams with various legal and corporate projects and business arrangements. Work closely with internal stakeholders in finance, operations, and compliance to structure and execute transactions aligned with business objectives. Assist with and conduct legal due diligence in connection with corporate transactions. Identify, assess, and manage legal and business risks associated with contracts and transactions. Help develop and implement contracting policies and standard templates to streamline organizational processes. Collaborate within DLA to optimize the delivery of legal services, ensure consistent, effective legal advice, and manage legal resources. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts, including vendor, service, and partnership agreements. Function independently regarding highly complex contracts and transactions. Assume responsibility for administrative functions within DLA as assigned. What You’ll Bring Educational Background: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Licensure Requirement: Active admission and license to practice law in either California or Washington, or willingness to obtain such a license. Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience (law firm experience is a plus) with a focus on transaction, commercial contracting, and healthcare‑related matters preferred. Proficiency: Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating agreements related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and internal reorganizations. Specialized Experience: Experience with entity formation, corporate finance, healthcare organizations, and both for‑profit and non‑profit transactions preferred. Skills: Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytic skills. Strategic Acumen: Ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically, and advance practical solutions. Advisory Skills: Ability to provide sound and practical advice on legal and business matters in a complex, fast‑paced environment to a broad range of business teams. Drafting Mastery: Superior drafting skills with the ability to draft contract language that is clear, concise, and easily understood. Communication Proficiency: Superior communication skills in both written and verbal forms, capable of conveying complex legal concepts to non‑lawyers. Efficiency: Ability to function effectively and complete projects in a timely manner in a fast‑paced environment. Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff within DLA and Providence. Why Join Us? Make a real difference in transforming healthcare and impacting countless lives. Unleash your potential with autonomy and support to bring your innovative ideas to life. Collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals passionate about their work. Thrive in a dynamic environment with the rewards and challenges of a fast‑paced industry. Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare? If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for legal and healthcare innovation, we encourage you to apply Join us in creating a healthier future for all. About Providence Providence’s Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that, regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, 1,000+ clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Compensation Base pay range: $280 K – $350 K. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Benefits 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Job Details Requisition ID: 393485Job Category: LegalJob Function: Legal/Compliance/RiskJob Schedule: Full timeJob Shift: DayCareer Track: LeadershipDepartment: 4015 SS LEGALAddress: WA Seattle 800 Fifth AveWork Location: Swedish Bank Of America Bldg – SeattleWorkplace Type: Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr