Senior Attorney

Attorney – Healthcare Regulatory & Administrative Litigation =================================================================

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Job Details

Description

Job Title

Attorney – Contractor Associate General Counsel

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Nashville, Tennessee]]

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – Weekly in-office attendance required

Employment Type

Temporary / Contract

Duration

January 4, 2027 – September 30, 2030

Candidate Pay Rate

$62/hour

Education Requirement

Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Tennessee Bar with an active license in good standing.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to provide legal counsel and litigation support for healthcare regulatory matters, with a particular focus on strengthening healthcare services and infrastructure in rural communities.

The attorney will handle disciplinary cases involving healthcare professionals practicing in rural counties across Tennessee. Responsibilities include reviewing complaints and investigations, collaborating with investigators and licensing board consultants, negotiating disciplinary resolutions, and representing the organization in administrative proceedings before healthcare-related licensing boards.

The position will also involve managing litigation from discovery through trial, handling a substantial caseload, and supporting legislative projects, including bill analysis related to rural healthcare delivery.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with administrative law and litigation experience who can independently manage complex legal matters while working collaboratively with investigators, consultants, and legal teams.

Required Skills / Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the Tennessee Bar.
• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• Litigation experience, including trial experience.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of legal cases and assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research, analyze complaints, and evaluate investigative findings.
• Ability to manage litigation activities, including discovery, motion practice, and trials.
• Ability to collaborate with investigators, consultants, and other legal professionals.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and case management skills.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant legal experience.
• Administrative law experience.
• Healthcare regulatory or professional licensing law experience.
• Experience handling disciplinary proceedings before professional licensing boards.
• Experience reviewing complaints and investigations involving licensed healthcare professionals.
• Experience negotiating disciplinary settlements or resolutions.
• Experience with legislative research, bill analysis, or government legal projects.
• Familiarity with rural healthcare policy and healthcare delivery matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent the organization in administrative law proceedings before various healthcare-related licensing boards.
• Review complaints and investigations involving healthcare licensees practicing in Tennessee's 89 rural counties.
• Provide legal support and guidance to department investigators and licensing board consultants throughout investigative and review processes.
• Evaluate cases and determine appropriate legal action based on investigative findings and applicable practice acts.
• Negotiate resolutions with healthcare licensees who have violated their respective practice acts.
• Handle all aspects of litigation in cases requiring formal disciplinary action.
• Manage discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trials.
• Represent the organization during administrative hearings and licensing board proceedings.
• Manage a substantial caseload involving matters at different stages of litigation.
• Prioritize competing legal assignments while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Assist with special legal projects as assigned.
• Conduct legislative research and bill analysis related to rural healthcare delivery in Tennessee.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Tennessee-licensed attorney with litigation and trial experience who can manage a high-volume caseload involving healthcare regulatory and administrative law matters.

The candidate should possess strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills. Experience working with healthcare licensing boards, administrative proceedings, disciplinary matters, or government legal departments would be advantageous.

The individual should be comfortable working with investigators, legal consultants, and other stakeholders while independently managing cases from investigation through resolution or trial.

Important Candidate Requirements

• Must be a Tennessee resident. Candidates relocating to Tennessee must establish residency before their start date.
• Must hold a Tennessee Bar license in good standing.
• Must provide a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages.
• Must provide their Tennessee Bar license number.
• Must obtain their own professional liability insurance before the start date.
• This is a contract position and does not include state employee benefits.
• Weekly in-office attendance is required.