Job Description Summary

JOB SUMMARY/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) serves as the top legal advisor for the health system, responsible for overseeing all legal and risk aspects of the organization. The CLO reports dually to the CEO and the Board of Trustees, and leads the legal and risk teams in providing counsel across the organization on regulatory, transactional, employment, governance, and compliance matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The CLO ensures legal risk is effectively managed while supporting strategic goals and operational success. The CLO acts as a key advisor to the Board, CEO and executive leadership team and provides legal advice and guidance to the organization in all areas of hospital and clinic operations, healthcare laws and regulations, applicable state and federal laws, matters relating to human resources, patient care, medical staff, provider employment, physician recruiting, acquisitions, joint vent...