Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Chief Legal Officer (CLO)About the CompanyTop-ranking healthcare organization providing advanced clinical servicesIndustry Hospital & Health CareType Non ProfitFounded 1996Employees 5001-10,000CategoriesHealth Care Cancer Eastern Hardware Health Hospitals Massachusetts Services Technology Consulting Communities Non Profit General Medical Surgical Hospitals Medical Care Medical Centers Healthcare Ambulatory Services AmbulanceBusiness ClassificationsB2CAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to play a pivotal role in the organization's legal and strategic landscape. This executive will be responsible for leading the transition from a fully outsourced legal function to a robust internal team, ensuring that the legal strategy aligns with the mission of delivering exceptional, community-focused care. The CLO will serve as the senior legal advisor to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees, providing expert counsel on a wide range of legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance matters. A key aspect of the role is to safeguard the organization and advance its strategic goals, which involves close collaboration with compliance, risk, privacy, and government affairs.The ideal candidate for this position at the company will be a highly strategic and proactive attorney with a strong background in the business dynamics and regulatory environment of the healthcare industry. They should be innovative, entrepreneurial, and adept at creating solutions that support the organization's growth and success. A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, active membership in the Massachusetts Bar Association, and a minimum of ten years of experience in healthcare legal matters are required. The CLO will also be expected to have a proven track record in healthcare regulatory issues, contracting, physician alignment, litigation, and transactions. Prior executive-level leadership experience in a dynamic, integrated health system and a successful history of leveraging technology and operational improvements to enhance legal departmental performance are strongly preferred.Hiring Manager Title President and Chief Executive OfficerTravel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsLegal