[Hiring] Associate General Counsel @Rosecrance Behavioral Health

Role Description

The Associate General Counsel takes primary ownership of Rosecrance’s regulatory, HIPAA privacy, and transactional legal work. This hands-on in-house role knows behavioral health regulation, is comfortable being embedded with operations, and can handle transactional and corporate governance work as our organization grows through affiliations and expansion.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active law license in good standing in Illinois (or one of Rosecrance’s four operating states: IL, IN, IA, or WI).
• Healthcare regulatory experience, ideally in behavioral health, substance use or a similarly regulated clinical setting.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and comfort serving as a Privacy Officer.
• Some transactional or corporate experience, or a clear track record of picking up new practice areas quickly.
• Solid, practical judgment and a collaborative style that fits a fast-moving operations environment.
• M&A or affiliation experience, especially in healthcare preferred.
• Nonprofit governance and multi-entity corporate compliance experience.
• Prior in-house experience at a growing healthcare organization.
• Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance.

Requirements

• Serve as the department's primary resource on behavioral health and healthcare regulatory matters across the states where Rosecrance operates.
• Research and interpret licensing, certification, and program requirements, and translate them into practical guidance for clinical and operational teams.
• Partner closely with clinical operations, staying embedded enough to spot issues early and support day-to-day decisions.
• Track regulatory changes that affect Rosecrance programs and flag what matters.
• Serve as Rosecrance's named HIPAA Privacy Officer.
• Own privacy policies, breach analysis and response, patient rights requests, and privacy training.
• Advise operations on privacy questions and handle privacy-related complaints and investigations.
• Support mergers, affiliations, and other transactions, including due diligence, document review, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Grow into leading transactions over time as experience with Rosecrance's structure and deal approach develops.
• Maintain corporate governance across a mix of entity types, including not-for-profit corporations and LLCs (boards, bylaws, minutes, and resolutions).
• Handle state formation and annual registration requirements across the states where Rosecrance operates.
• Manage IRS compliance and tax-exemption work, including exemption applications and ongoing maintenance of tax-exempt status.
• Assume other related responsibilities as delegated and assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options to meet your needs).
• 401(k) with employer match & discretionary contribution.
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D.
• Tuition assistance & licensure/certification reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, sick time, bereavement leave.
• Referral program earning up to $1,000 per hire!
• Wellness program, including an on-site gym at select facilities.
• Discounts at participating retailers.
• Daily pay available through UKG Wallet for financial flexibility.