Attorney

Associate General Counsel (Contract Attorney)

Role Overview

Hybrid contract role in Nashville, TN (37.5 hours/week) supporting the regulation of healthcare professionals across Tennessee's 89 rural counties. You will manage disciplinary cases against healthcare licensees, collaborate with investigators and licensing board consultants, negotiate settlements, try cases before health-related licensing boards, and conduct legislative bill analysis.

Location & Work Setup

• Location: Nashville, TN (Metrocenter area - Tennessee state residents only)
• Arrangement: Hybrid (Weekly in-office presence required; hearings held in Nashville)
• Interview: In-Person or Webcam
• Schedule: Monday Friday, 7.5 hours/day (CST)

Crucial Responsibilities

• Administrative Litigation & Trials: Represent the department in administrative law proceedings before health-related licensing boards, handling all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and trials.
• Investigations & Case Review: Review complaints involving rural healthcare licensees and provide legal guidance to investigators and board consultants.
• Settlement Negotiations & Caseload Management: Negotiate resolutions for practice act violations and independently manage a high-volume caseload across multiple litigation stages.
• Legislative Analysis: Assist with special legal projects and conduct bill analysis impacting rural healthcare delivery.

Core Qualifications & Credentials

• Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) and active admission to the Tennessee Bar in good standing (Required).
• Legal Experience: 1+ Year of relevant legal and trial litigation experience (Preferred).
• Core Competencies: Trial advocacy, administrative law, high-volume caseload management, legal research/writing, proofreading, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Must-Have Constraints & Submission Requirements

• Residency: Must be a Tennessee state resident (relocating candidates must establish TN residency prior to start date).
• Insurance & Contract Terms: Must carry personal professional liability insurance prior to start date; 37.5-hour/week contract role (not eligible for state employee benefits).
• Application Packet: Submissions must include a writing sample (max 10 pages) and the candidate's TN Bar license number.