Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Jobs
Mid level assistant general counsel jobs go to attorneys ready to own legal matters end to end, guide junior colleagues, and deliver sound counsel with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Banner Health, JPMorganChase, and Howard University competing for assistant general counsels at this level now.
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Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Legal Svcs-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Legal
Banner Health is seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Associate General Counsel, Medical Staff Services to serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization. This highly visible role partners with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams to navigate complex healthcare regulations, ensure medical staff compliance, and protect the organization's legal interests. The successful candidate will provide hands-on counsel, negotiate and draft critical agreements, interpret evolving laws and regulations, and deliver practical guidance that supports Banner's mission and operational excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a healthcare attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, strategy, physician affairs, and regulatory compliance while making a meaningful impact across one of the nation's leading health systems.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides legal support and advice, including interpreting laws, rules and regulations, advising company personnel, negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents, and monitoring laws and regulations affecting the company.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Assists management with a wide variety of projects requiring legal expertise, including negotiating and drafting contracts and other documents, reviewing and revising policies to maintain legal compliance, and advising and assisting with legal disputes.
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Assists in protecting the company’s legal interests and maintaining its operations consistent with the law. Provides hands-on counsel. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations.
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Advises company officers, managers and employees of legal requirements pertaining to operations, including changes in laws and regulations, which may impact the company. Provides education and training to personnel on relevant topics impacting the company.
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Promotes and supports corporate compliance with company policies and federal, state and local governmental rules, regulations and laws.
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The scope of this position encompasses various legal requirements which impact the company. These principles are complex, fluid and must be applied to an ever-changing environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
JD or LLB from an ABA accredited law school.
Bar admission and eligibility to practice in Arizona.
Five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
A working knowledge of personal computers, including word-processing skills. Inter-personal and professional skills to provide legal services in a useful manner to those at all levels of the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Eight or more years as a practicing attorney, including at least five years in a law firm setting.
Three years' experience in health care law.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, Arizona
Department Name:
Legal Svcs-Corp
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Legal
Banner Health is seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented Associate General Counsel, Medical Staff Services to serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization. This highly visible role partners with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams to navigate complex healthcare regulations, ensure medical staff compliance, and protect the organization's legal interests. The successful candidate will provide hands-on counsel, negotiate and draft critical agreements, interpret evolving laws and regulations, and deliver practical guidance that supports Banner's mission and operational excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a healthcare attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, strategy, physician affairs, and regulatory compliance while making a meaningful impact across one of the nation's leading health systems.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. In addition, this position may be eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package. Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides legal support and advice, including interpreting laws, rules and regulations, advising company personnel, negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents, and monitoring laws and regulations affecting the company.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Assists management with a wide variety of projects requiring legal expertise, including negotiating and drafting contracts and other documents, reviewing and revising policies to maintain legal compliance, and advising and assisting with legal disputes.
-
Assists in protecting the company’s legal interests and maintaining its operations consistent with the law. Provides hands-on counsel. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, presents clear recommendations.
-
Advises company officers, managers and employees of legal requirements pertaining to operations, including changes in laws and regulations, which may impact the company. Provides education and training to personnel on relevant topics impacting the company.
-
Promotes and supports corporate compliance with company policies and federal, state and local governmental rules, regulations and laws.
-
The scope of this position encompasses various legal requirements which impact the company. These principles are complex, fluid and must be applied to an ever-changing environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
JD or LLB from an ABA accredited law school.
Bar admission and eligibility to practice in Arizona.
Five years' experience as a practicing attorney.
A working knowledge of personal computers, including word-processing skills. Inter-personal and professional skills to provide legal services in a useful manner to those at all levels of the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Eight or more years as a practicing attorney, including at least five years in a law firm setting.
Three years' experience in health care law.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level assistant general counsel job?
Position yourself as someone who has handled legal matters independently, not just supported senior counsel. Highlight transactions, disputes, or compliance projects you owned from start to finish, the business teams you advised directly, and any specialized practice area you have deepened. Tailor your resume to show growing responsibility over your career so far, and emphasize practical judgment alongside technical legal skill.
Which companies hire mid level assistant general counsels?
Companies hiring mid level assistant general counsels right now include Banner Health, JPMorganChase, and Howard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including large corporations building out in-house teams, mid-size companies that need attorneys who can operate independently, and fast-growing organizations where legal headcount is expanding.
Are there remote mid level assistant general counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area and employer. About 24% of mid level assistant general counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a meaningful shift toward flexible arrangements in corporate legal departments. Roles focused on commercial contracts, employment law, and compliance tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent collaboration with executives or litigation teams often remain hybrid.
How do I move up to a mid level assistant general counsel role?
Growth into a mid level role comes from building a record of independent legal ownership over your early years. That means moving beyond task execution to managing matters from issue-spotting through resolution, developing a recognizable specialty, and demonstrating that business stakeholders trust your judgment. Attorneys who seek out complex assignments, take initiative on process improvements, and show measurable impact on legal outcomes make the strongest case for advancement.
Which industries hire the most mid level assistant general counsels?
Mid Level assistant general counsel roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they face substantial regulatory exposure, active commercial deal flow, or both, which creates sustained demand for in-house attorneys who can operate with real autonomy.