General Counsel

Employment Type: Full Time

Classification: Exempt

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About Allevio

Allevio Care is a rapidly growing healthcare platform dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare operations. We support podiatry clinics by managing business operations, allowing providers to focus solely on delivering exceptional patient care. Through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements, we are expanding our network and leveraging a data-driven approach to growth. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality care while driving sustainable expansion and operational excellence across our clinics.

Position Overview

The General Counsel will serve as the principal legal advisor to the organization, providing guidance on all legal matters including healthcare regulations, M&A, corporate governance, labor and employment law, data privacy, risk management, and commercial agreements. This role will also oversee the compliance function, ensuring that the company meets all federal and state regulatory requirements, with a strong emphasis on HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other healthcare-specific laws.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Leadership

• Serve as the in-house legal expert on all matters impacting the company, with a strong emphasis on healthcare regulatory issues.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor, employment, and payer/provider agreements.

• Provide practical legal counsel to leadership and cross-functional teams on risk mitigation, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day operations.

• Oversee and coordinate work with outside counsel as needed, ensuring cost-effective and aligned legal support.

Compliance Oversight

• Lead the organization?s compliance program, including training, monitoring, investigations, and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, Anti-Kickback, CMS, False Claims Act).

• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures that support a culture of compliance across the enterprise.
  Oversee internal audits and respond to regulatory inquiries or investigations.

Mergers & Acquisitions / Transactional Expertise

• Provide legal oversight and guidance on all M&A activity, including deal structuring, due diligence, documentation, and post-close integration.

• Draft, review, and negotiate term sheets, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage risk and ensure deal execution aligns with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Serve as a key legal advisor in evaluating and closing strategic partnerships, affiliations, and other corporate development initiatives.

Risk Management & Governance

• Advise on corporate structure, governance, and board matters.

• Support the executive team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and operational risks.

• Assist with company licensing, accreditation, and insurance-related legal matters.

Data Privacy & Security

• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to maintain HIPAA compliance and data protection standards.

• Monitor evolving data privacy laws and ensure organizational policies remain compliant and up to date.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; member in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare law and compliance.

• Proven experience managing healthcare compliance programs.

• Deep knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, Stark, and False Claims Act.

• Experience working in healthcare compliance programs, preferably in a multi-site provider, MSO, or PE-backed healthcare organization.

• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills across a variety of agreements.

• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance risk and growth.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• M&A experience, including legal due diligence and deal execution.

Preferred:

• Prior in-house experience at a healthcare organization

• Experience with healthcare transactions and integration in a high-growth or acquisitive environment.

What You'll Bring

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions

• Proven initiative and a proactive mindset, you're someone who takes ownership, problem solves, works with a sense of urgency and drives projects forward

• Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments; comfortable navigating ambiguity and change

• Alignment with our core values which are; Care, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing & Grit.

• A positive attitude and team-first mentality that contributes to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Allevio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our company and help us better serve the practices and patients we support.