Associate Attorney

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides guidance and support on organizational legal issues, primarily pertaining to contracts/transactions. May be responsible for resolving disputes relating to contracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Writes, reviews, and advises on legal contracts and agreements.
* Represents the organization in legal matters.
* Researches and analyzes laws and regulations for clients.
* Gathers evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions.
* Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor agreements.
* Coordinating with internal and external experts, including external counsel.
* Acting as an advisor to the leadership team.
* Establishing scalable contracting processes and templates.
* Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Oral and written communication skills.
* Research skills.

* Judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

JD required.

Experience:

0 to 2 years of experience.

Certification/Licensure:

Must be licensed in one of our operating states. (TN, IN, IL, MO, KS, GA, FL )

Time Type:

Pay Range:

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.