Senior Corporate Counsel | Healthcare
Company: GTI Laboratories and affiliated companies Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Arizona preferred; on-site, hybrid, or fully remote arrangements considered Annual Base Salary: $160,000–$190,000, with flexibility based on qualifications and experience Position Overview GTI Laboratories is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel/In-House Corporate Healthcare Attorney to provide practical, timely legal support to our laboratories and affiliated healthcare businesses. This position will advise leadership on healthcare regulatory compliance, contracts, laboratory operations, corporate matters, and new business initiatives. The ideal candidate combines sound legal judgment with a strong understanding of healthcare operations and commercial priorities. Success in this role requires responsiveness, initiative, and the ability to deliver thorough contract reviews and actionable legal guidance within business-critical timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Advise on applicable federal and state healthcare laws, including the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA), Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, and Medicare and Medicaid requirements. Evaluate business arrangements, compensation structures, referral relationships, and sales practices for regulatory compliance. Develop and review policies, procedures, and compliance guidance in partnership with internal leadership. Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and explain their operational implications. Laboratory and Healthcare Operations Provide legal guidance on clinical laboratory operations, diagnostic testing, licensing, and applicable regulatory requirements. Support compliance with CLIA, state laboratory licensing requirements, and applicable accreditation standards. Advise operational teams on legal issues affecting testing services, business relationships, and expansion into new markets. Contracts and Commercial Agreements Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, sales representative, distributor, employment, partnership, and other business agreements. Identify material risks and recommend practical terms that protect the companies’ interests and support business objectives. Develop and maintain contract templates and processes that improve consistency and turnaround times. Manage multiple contract requests, communicate priorities and expected completion dates, and follow matters through resolution. New Business Initiatives Research and assess legal requirements for proposed products, services, business models, and market opportunities. Provide clear recommendations regarding regulatory obligations, potential risks, and available paths forward. Work with leadership early in the planning process to identify and address legal considerations before launch. FDA and Healthcare Products Advise on applicable FDA and other regulatory considerations involving healthcare products, marketing, and distribution. Support initiatives involving pharmacy, peptides, telehealth, wellness products, and related services, as experience permits. Identify matters requiring specialized outside counsel and coordinate that support when appropriate. Corporate, Employment, and Risk Management Provide general corporate and employment-related legal guidance across affiliated companies. Support corporate governance, entity matters, internal policies, and business transactions. Assist with disputes, investigations, and risk management matters. Manage outside counsel when needed, including scope, timelines, and costs.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing with the applicable bar. Ability to satisfy any licensing or in-house counsel registration requirements applicable to the position. Substantial experience advising healthcare businesses on regulatory compliance and corporate legal matters. Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and negotiation skills. Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical recommendations for business leaders. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise independent judgment, and meet time-sensitive deadlines. Strong professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Five to eight or more years of relevant healthcare and corporate legal experience. Experience supporting clinical laboratories, diagnostic testing companies, or affiliated healthcare organizations. Prior in-house legal experience. Experience advising businesses operating across multiple states and entities. Familiarity with FDA requirements, pharmacy, peptides, telehealth, wellness products, or healthcare product distribution. Arizona residency or an active Arizona law license. What Success Looks Like Prompt acknowledgment of legal requests and clear communication regarding next steps and completion timelines. Timely delivery of well-drafted agreements and focused, actionable legal research. Proactive identification of legal issues, accompanied by practical recommendations. Effective collaboration with leadership, HR, compliance, operations, and sales teams. Sound judgment in balancing legal risk, regulatory obligations, and business priorities.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability coverage Wellness program Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays Paid training GTI Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process.