Associate General Counsel

Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Legal
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Your role with us

We are seeking a skilled and experienced, associate general counsel to join our legal team here at Salem Health. The ideal candidate will assist Chief Legal Counsel and is responsible for managing or assisting with a variety of matters, providing legal advice and support to various internal departments, and ensuring that all legal risks associated are effectively mitigated.

What you'll do

• Analyzes and advises on the impact and application of federal and state health care laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates as applicable, contracts, governance and transaction documents.
• Helps support risk and compliance teams under the Chief Legal Counsel.
• Works closely with interested stakeholders to solve problems, improve processes and conduct investigations/reviews as needed.
• Serves on committees and assists in the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures and processes.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Required experience

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in Oregon
• Minimum 5 years in practice.

Additional information

• Experience in healthcare law is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge with legal and/or regulatory issues.
• Ability to quickly adapt to our strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as well as the company's policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to assess and interpret external rules and regulations.

Total Rewards Package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.