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General Counsel

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$180 - $250/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

General Counsel Full-time Regular Headquarters, Montgomery, AL, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1153 ... Disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity. Discover Montgomery, Alabama ...

Main Line Health

Associate General Counsel

Radnor, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

Interact with Service Line leaders and hospital Presidents, compliance, and other members of the ... Associate General Counsel Shift: HYBRID Day - Occasional evenings as needed. Must be able to travel ...

Main Line Health

Associate General Counsel

Radnor, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • PTO

Interact with Service Line leaders and hospital Presidents, compliance, and other members of the ... Associate General Counsel Shift: HYBRID Day - Occasional evenings as needed. Must be able to travel ...

Main Line Health

Associate General Counsel

Radnor, PA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • PTO

Interact with Service Line leaders and hospital Presidents, compliance, and other members of the ... Associate General Counsel Shift: HYBRID Day - Occasional evenings as needed. Must be able to travel ...

NBBJ

Associate General Counsel

Seattle, WA · On-site

$210K - $250K/yr

  • Retirement

... General Hospital, among many others - to set new standards for performance, organizational culture, health and wellness, and technology- and data-driven design. This is an excellent opportunity for ...

Premier Health

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Dayton, OH · On-site

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT 8A-5P / FULL TIME PREMIER HEALTH ... hospitals, an extensive network of physicians, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 ...

NBBJ

Associate General Counsel

Seattle, WA · On-site

$210 - $250/hr

... General Hospital, among many others -- to set new standards for performance, organizational culture, health and wellness, and technology- and data-driven design. This is an excellent opportunity for ...

NBBJ

Associate General Counsel

Seattle, WA · On-site

$210K - $250K/yr

... General Hospital, among many others - to set new standards for performance, organizational culture, health and wellness, and technology- and data-driven design. This is an excellent opportunity for ...

Premier Health

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Dayton, OH

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT 8A-5P / FULL TIME PREMIER HEALTH ... hospitals, an extensive network of physicians, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 ...

Premier Health

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT 8A-5P / FULL TIME PREMIER HEALTH ... hospitals, an extensive network of physicians, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 ...

Premier Health

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Dayton, OH · On-site

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL GENERAL COUNSEL AND RISK MANAGEMENT 8A-5P / FULL TIME PREMIER HEALTH ... hospitals, an extensive network of physicians, numerous affiliate organizations, and more than 100 ...

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How much do hospital general counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospital general counsel in the United States is $151,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hospital general counsel do?

A Hospital General Counsel is the chief legal advisor for a hospital or healthcare system. They are responsible for overseeing all legal matters, including regulatory compliance, contracts, risk management, patient privacy, employment law, and medical malpractice issues. The General Counsel also advises hospital leadership on legal strategy, helps interpret healthcare laws and regulations, and ensures the organization operates within the law. Their role is crucial in protecting the hospital from legal risks and supporting ethical medical practices.

How does the hospital general counsel collaborate with medical staff and administration to manage legal risks?

The Hospital General Counsel works closely with both medical staff and administrative teams to proactively identify and address legal risks. This often involves providing guidance on regulatory compliance, patient privacy, consent issues, and medical malpractice prevention. General Counsel regularly participates in policy development, conducts training sessions, and serves as a liaison during internal investigations or external audits. This collaborative approach helps ensure the hospital remains compliant with healthcare laws while supporting safe and effective patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital general counsel, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital General Counsel, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active bar membership, and deep knowledge of healthcare law, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Familiarity with legal research databases, contract management systems, and healthcare compliance software is typically required. Excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and clear communication skills help you provide effective legal guidance and collaborate with hospital leadership. These skills are critical to ensuring that the hospital operates within legal and ethical boundaries, mitigating risk and supporting organizational objectives.
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Infographic showing various Hospital General Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,643 per year, or $72.9 per hour.

VP & General Counsel-Uniontown Hospital

West Virginia University Health System

Uniontown, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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460th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The Vice President & General Counsel is responsible for serving as the on-site General Counsel of Uniontown Hospital ("UH") with the assistance, as needed, of the Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, Assistant Vice Presidents ("AVPs") and Vice President & General Counsel (Pennsylvania) (the "PA General Counsel")

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Juris Doctor.

2. Pennsylvania Bar membership or eligibility.

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least five (5) years of substantial experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with substantive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other instruments documenting arrangements and transactions between parties.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serves as the on-site General Counsel of UH with the assistance, as needed, of the other Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, AVPs and of the PA General Counsel.

2. Serves as an integrated component of WVUHS's Legal Services Department and UH's Leadership Team.

3. Oversees the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of UH, its subsidiaries, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and day-to-day legal issues.

4. Assists WVUHS Litigation Counsel, as needed, with the handling of malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits against UH, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.

5. Assists Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the PA General Counsel, as needed, with the handling of transactions involving UH, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.

6. Oversees Medical Staff, credentialing, and licensing matters involving UH, its subsidiaries, and its physicians with the assistance, as needed, of Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the PA General Counsel.

7. Assists the Corporate Compliance Officers of WVUHS and UH, as needed, on compliance matters.

8. Selects or participates in the selection of the outside counsel to advise and represent UH and its subsidiaries.

9. Oversees or participates in the oversight of such outside counsel.

10. Stays up to date on developments in the law.

11. Develops and implements an appropriate educational program for the Boards of Directors, officers, and employees with respect to applicable laws and their legal duties and responsibilities.

12. Performs such other duties as requested by the PA General Counsel and President & CEO of UH.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

2. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

3. Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.

4. Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred.

5. Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address:

500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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