Associate General Counsel and Senior Director of Compliance
Associate General Counsel & Senior Director of Compliance
Full-time (Remote)
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading, fast-growing provider of addiction treatment services, serving over 35,000 patients daily nationwide. Our mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.
We are seeking a strategic legal and compliance leader to join our team as Associate General Counsel & Senior Director of Compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in healthcare regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and employment law within a multi-state healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Support
- Assist with management of external litigation in coordination with outside counsel (e.g., employment, professional and general liability matters)
- Provide legal guidance on various contract matters such as leases, NDA’s, vendor and payor agreements, and physician arrangements
- Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, including the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute
- Prepare and deliver training and communications to promote awareness of compliance and legal issues
- Maintain and report metrics to leadership
- Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Lead internal investigations and hotline management
- Update and manage internal compliance policies
- Support the review of internal policies and procedures for regulatory alignment
- Partner with others on audits, investigations, and corrective action plans
- Assist with monitoring licensing and compliance requirements across states
- Advise operational leaders on regulatory risk mitigation and compliance controls
- Develop and oversee corrective action plans and remediation efforts
- Depending on experience, this attorney may supervise 2-5 team members
- Corporate & Operational Support
- Support M&A due diligence and integration efforts as needed
- Develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions aligned with organizational goals
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active U.S. Bar License
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience
- Strong experience in compliance program management
- Background in healthcare law (in-house or law firm)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multi-state or multi-site healthcare organizations
- Familiarity with behavioral health / substance use disorder regulations
- Prior in-house or regulatory experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary + full benefits package
- 18 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, disability & accident insurance
- Ongoing training & certification opportunities
- STAR Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition discounts with Capella University
Additional Details
- Travel: Up to 15% (including occasional overnight travel)
- Location: Multi-state support role
Why Join Pinnacle?
Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through accessible, effective addiction treatment.