Associate General Counsel

Join Our Legal Team as our next Associate General Counsel at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System!

Location: Spartanburg, SC (Onsite)

Position Overview

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare and the law—supporting a broad spectrum of operations across our growing health system.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide legal counsel, review, and negotiate contracts, and assist with a variety of legal matters impacting the System. This is a high-impact, visible role that partners closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, and business units to proactively address legal needs and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Experience

• At least 4 years of legal experience in healthcare law

Licensure/Certification

• Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or
• Eligible for admission based on reciprocity, or
• Eligible for a limited certificate of admission under Rule 405, SCACR

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of legal experience supporting healthcare providers or systems.
• Proven expertise in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Familiarity with areas such as clinical research contracting, managed care agreements, or employment law.

Licensure/Certification

• Active license to practice law in South Carolina, or eligibility based on reciprocity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the contract review and management process, including use of a contract lifecycle management system.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of healthcare-related contracts and ensure alignment with laws and system objectives.
• Provide legal guidance on contract disputes, terminations, and breach resolution.
• Advise on complex legal issues related to risk management, privacy (HIPAA), regulatory compliance, governance, and employment law.
• Deliver practical legal guidance on laws such as Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), HIPAA, the Freedom of Information Act, and state licensure regulations.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates and tools to streamline and enhance contract efficiency.
• Deliver training and resources to internal clients to build legal and contract literacy across the System.
• Support legal aspects of major strategic and transactional initiatives.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Why Join Us?

At Spartanburg Regional, you will be part of a collaborative legal team working in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment. You will help shape policies and strategies that impact thousands of patients, caregivers, and community members—making a real difference every day.

Ready to bring your legal skills to a healthcare system that values integrity, innovation, and impact?

Apply now and be part of something meaningful.