Senior Legal Counsel (Hartford County)

Position Overview :

I am working with a leading health system in Connecticut who is looking to add a Senior Counsel to join their legal team, focusing on M&A and joint venture transactions in the healthcare sector. This role will play a critical part in supporting the organizations growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures involving hospitals, physician groups, and other healthcare entities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead legal support for complex M&A and joint venture transactions from inception through post-closing integration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction documents, including LOIs, purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and governance documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including corporate development, finance, compliance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and risk mitigation.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence, identify key risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Advise on healthcare regulatory issues including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and state-specific healthcare laws.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure cost-effective legal support.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting healthcare transactions and provide proactive guidance to leadership.

Qualifications :