**Description** This position is incentive eligible. **Introduction** Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. **Benefits** HealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Counsel like you to be a part of our team. **Job Summary and Qualifications** This position reports to the Managing Counsel of HealthTrust Purchasing Group (“HealthTrust”). The position will be responsible for drafting agreements, legal review of agreements, negotiations with opposing parties on terms for agreements, and consulting on issues related to agreements, primarily with suppliers of products, equipment, services, and software used by HealthTrust members and HCA affiliates. **What you will do in this role includes:** + Provide legal support for vendor contracts to be entered into between any supplier of products, equipment, services, and/or computer software and HealthTrust for access by HealthTrust member institutions. + Provide legal support for vendor contracts to be entered into between any supplier of products, equipment, services, and/or computer software and any HCA affiliated entity, including HCA Supply Chain operations, HCA Divisions and Facilities, HCA corporate departments, and Parallon. + Provide legal support for membership agreements related to HealthTrust, CoreTrust, and Advantage Trust GPO programs. + Provide legal support for pharmacy and med/surg agreements related to HealthTrust, CoreTrust, and HCA programs. + Draft agreements and templates; coordinate with the internal business clients to ensure proper legal documents are used; review edits proposed by other contracting parties; negotiate with other parties to arrive at mutually acceptable language; and assist business clients in finalizing documents for signatures. + Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and other legal issues related to group purchasing and healthcare supply chain operations. + Draft and negotiate custom pricing agreements for specific HealthTrust members. + Provide legal guidance on compliance with various healthcare laws and regulations, especially the Anti-kickback laws and regulations, the Discount Safe Harbor, and the GPO Safe Harbor. + Accomplish special projects as assigned by the Managing Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. **What qualifications you will need:**   + Bachelor’s Degree Required + JD Degree from accredited Law School + Contracting experience required + Software security experience preferred + 10+ years of experience + Member of the TN Bar, ability to be waived into the TN Bar, or willing to take the TN Bar exam. In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Senior Counsel opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.