Description
Corporate Counsel
MaineHealth
Location: Portland, Maine (Hybrid Eligible)
MaineHealth is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Services team and support one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in northern New England. This role provides legal guidance across a wide range of healthcare operational, regulatory, and strategic matters while partnering closely with clinical, administrative, and executive leaders.
Position Summary
The Corporate Counsel will provide practical, timely legal advice to MaineHealth and its affiliated entities, supporting the organization’s mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities. This role will focus on healthcare operations and transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on healthcare regulatory matters, including compliance, risk mitigation, and operational issues
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements (e.g., physician services, vendor agreements, affiliation agreements)
- Support system initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and recommend practical solutions aligned with organizational goals
- Collaborate with compliance, risk management, and other internal teams
- Monitor and interpret changes in healthcare laws and regulations and assess operational impact
- Support corporate governance activities, including policies and board-related matters, as assigned
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Maine required. Admission to Maine State Bar required.
- Five years of experience representing healthcare clients and demonstrating knowledge of health law, commercial contracting, patient privacy laws and other legal topics associated with the representation of health care providers required
- Experience in a healthcare system, law firm with healthcare clients, or in-house counsel role strongly preferred
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why MaineHealth
MaineHealth is dedicated to investing in our people, fostering professional growth, and supporting work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare across our communities.
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About MaineHealth
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever-changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care for team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring, and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
