General Counsel

The General Counsel serves as a strategic member of the executive leadership team and reports directly to the President & CEO. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across the organization, with a focus on risk mitigation, corporate governance, and alignment with healthcare industry requirements.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, the General Counsel ensures legal strategy is aligned with business objectives, while safeguarding the organization through sound governance, compliance, and regulatory oversight.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity: We are honest and professional.
• Trust: We count on each other.
• Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

An Average Day: 
(Includes, but not limited to)

• Serve as a legal advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Provide strategic guidance on healthcare regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management
• Lead and oversee legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansion initiatives
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate documents
• Partner with operations, clinical, and HR leadership to integrate legal considerations into business decisions
• Oversee litigation strategy and manage outside counsel across all legal matters
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and applicable state and federal requirements
• Support corporate filings, board materials, and internal governance documentation
• Advise on employment, labor relations, and organizational risk issues
• Supervise legal staff and external legal resources
• Identify and escalate legal risks and strategic considerations to executive leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active state bar license in good standing
• Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, including experience in the hospice services industry required 
• Must be able to travel, at times without notice
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must be available to meet minimal travel expectations
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Corporate transactions, including joint ventures and LLC structures
  • Healthcare regulatory and compliance matters
  • Litigation management and outside counsel oversight
  • Mergers & acquisitions and organizational expansion 

What We Offer: 

We recognize the impact of this role and offer a comprehensive and competitive executive rewards package, including:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• 401(k) with company participation and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Generous Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support
• Executive-level exposure and the opportunity to influence strategic growth
• A mission-driven culture committed to delivering the highest standard of care in hospice

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.