Corporate Counsel - M&A and Corporate Affairs

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality.  For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/.

Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.

The role of Corporate Counsel – M&A and Corporate Affairs contributes to our growing in-house legal team and works on complex issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel. This role provides legal advice and counsel to development, strategy, finance and operations teams throughout the organization on acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, de novo developments, divestitures, equity investments and other sophisticated transactions, as well corporate governance, entity management, commercial finance and tax matters.

• →Serves as subject matter expert on general corporate and securities matters
• →Supports the growth of AMSURG and assists in facilitating transactions across the organization, including drafting transaction agreements, leading negotiations, and performing and supervising due diligence.
• →Advises and collaborates with key leaders to help structure transactions, identify and mitigate legal issues, and assist in crafting solutions to protect the company's interests.
• →Conducts legal research and analysis to provide recommendations and prepares written opinions and guidance for management teams and other internal clients.
• →Supports corporate governance processes, including assisting with maintenance of governance policies and practices and preparation of board and committee materials at various levels throughout the organization
• →Oversees entity management, structuring and compliance across the organization
• →Provides legal support and guidance on commercial finance and tax matters
• →Assists with special projects and performs other job-related duties as
• →Acts as a liaison between management and internal or external legal experts on matters beyond AMSURG Corporate Counsel – M&A and Corporate Affairs’ core substantive expertise.
• →Demonstrates commitment to the company’s corporate compliance program, policies, and procedures by exhibiting the company values and acting in accordance with any reporting policies of the

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

• High-level analytical, communication, and interpersonal
• Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while managing a variety of projects. simultaneously, meeting aggressive deadlines and successfully handling urgent situations with patience and
• An agile and flexible thinker, with the ability to learn emerging areas of the law and the business
• Ability to function independently and as a part of a
• Ability to build credibility quickly and provide strong legal support for a complex and challenging business, while positively and successfully managing relationships within a diverse group of
• A commitment to personal and professional growth, and receptivity to feedback.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic
• A spirit of continuous
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. 
• Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings (and occasional weekends).

• Licensed Attorney holding a J.D.
• 5+ years’ experience as described, preferably in a healthcare environment.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations. Must pass a background check and drug screen.