At Axia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 4th year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of over 400 providers across nearly 200 women's health centers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.
The Associate Attorney provides legal counsel to support the organization’s operations, transactions, and compliance efforts within a private equity-backed healthcare environment. This position requires a business-oriented legal professional capable of delivering practical legal solutions in a fast-paced and collaborative setting. The role involves direct engagement with cross-functional teams and participation in activities critical to the company’s growth and strategic goals.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, MSAs, NDAs, independent contactor agreements, and provider employment agreements
- Draft and review leases and provide guidance to general corporate real estate function.
- Assist with legal entity formation and governance across a multi-state footprint.
- Provide legal support for internal investigations, audits, and dispute resolution.
- Support corporate development activities, including mergers and acquisitions, by managing legal due diligence, coordinating deal documentation, and assisting with regulatory filings.
- Maintain appropriate legal records, documentation, and filing systems.
- Work closely with compliance, HR, finance, and operations to assess risk, implement policies, and promote legal best practices.
Skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of healthcare compliance laws and regulations preferred.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- High level of professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
Experience and Education
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Actively licensed in a US jurisdiction, and eligible to practice law, or eligible to obtain a license or limited license in any other jurisdiction that may be required of in house counsel.
- 2+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
- Background in advising large corporate clients on contracting/strategic sourcing and real estate matters.
- Experience working with or advising healthcare clients (especially physician practices, MSOs, or healthcare platforms) is helpful, but not required.
Full Time Benefits Summary
- Full time benefit-eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire
- Immediate 401(k) matching contribution with no vesting period
- Generous PTO offering with additional time off for volunteering
- Choice of multiple medical insurance plans to best meet your needs
- Access to Axia providers at little to no cost through Axia’s medical insurance
- Axia-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability
- Free counseling for colleagues and family members, including parents and parents-in-law
- Access to discount on Hotels, Theme Parks, Gym Memberships, and more through the Great Works Perks Program
- Additional insurance options including dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, FSA, HSA w/ employer contribution, identity theft, long term care, pet insurance and more!
At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regards to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
