Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: + Clinical quality + Integrity + Service excellence + Teamwork + Accountability + Continuous improvement + Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Responsibilities The Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor supporting the company’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) initiatives. This role offers flexibility to work from any of our office locations or remotely. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in healthcare transactions, though strong experience in general M&A will also be considered. This individual will demonstrate sound judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to partner effectively with the Corporate Development team at SCA Health, reporting directly to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel for M&A transactions. Key Responsibilities: + Lead and oversee M&A transactions involving ambulatory surgery centers, surgical hospitals, and physician practices. + Draft, review, and/or negotiate transaction documents with internal and external support. + Provide strategic and tactical legal guidance to the Corporate Development team on potential transactions and growth initiatives. + Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Legal, Corporate Development, Compliance, Diligence, Integrations, Operations, and Finance, to ensure seamless execution. + Identify and mitigate legal, compliance, and operational risks during due diligence and integration phases. + Manage outside counsel relationships, ensuring high-quality work product and cost efficiency. + Prioritize and manage a high-volume workflow, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. + Contribute to process improvements and best practices for transaction execution and integration. Qualifications + Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. + Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state. + 7+ years of experience as a transactional attorney; healthcare experience strongly preferred. + Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents, including purchase agreements and operating agreements. + Proven ability to lead multiple projects and transactions in a dynamic, evolving environment. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance legal and business risks and deliver practical solutions. + Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, influencing stakeholders and managing adverse parties effectively. + Demonstrated business acumen, sound judgment, and adaptability to meet organizational needs. + A collaborative team player who thrives in a friendly, high-performance, growth-oriented culture. + Ability to mentor junior attorneys or team members and contribute to departmental development. USD $160,000.00/Yr. USD $200,000.00/Yr.