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Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO)
Location: Williamsport, PA or Columbus OH (Hybrid)
Department: Executive Leadership
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Executive Compensation Package
Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO) to serve as the organization's Privacy Officer and executive leader for compliance, quality assurance, legal affairs, risk management, and regulatory oversight.
This executive role provides leadership across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, and future expansion markets, ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, payer, accreditation, and legal requirements while fostering a culture of ethics, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a regional executive leadership position supporting operations throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. Candidates may reside in either state; however, the role requires regular travel and onsite presence across both regions. During the first 90 days, the successful candidate should expect significant onsite engagement to assess programs, build relationships, evaluate compliance and risk practices, and support operational alignment across multiple locations.
The CCLO partners closely with executive leadership, operational teams, clinical leadership, Human Resources, and external legal counsel to support organizational growth, regulatory compliance, legal integrity, risk management, and operational excellence across all service lines.
Why Join DTAC?
- Executive leadership opportunity within a growing behavioral health organization
- Direct impact on organizational strategy, compliance, legal affairs, and risk management
- Opportunity to help shape future growth initiatives, acquisitions, and expansion efforts
- Collaborative partnership with executive leadership and the Board
- Mission-driven organization serving children, adolescents, families, and communities
- Opportunity to provide executive leadership across a growing multi-state behavioral health organization serving communities throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Position Summary
The Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO) is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide compliance, quality assurance, legal affairs, privacy, accreditation readiness, investigations, risk management, and regulatory oversight. This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Board regarding legal, compliance, governance, operational risk, and strategic growth initiatives.
The CCLO will ensure the organization maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, payer, contractual, accreditation, privacy, and legal requirements while developing systems that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
- Lead compliance efforts across all operating regions ensuring adherence to federal, state, payer, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain readiness for licensing reviews, audits, accreditation surveys, and regulatory inspections
- Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews
- Develop and oversee corrective action plans and organizational compliance initiatives
- Ensure policies and procedures remain current, compliant, and operationally effective
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Oversee enterprise-wide risk management programs
- Monitor incident reporting, trending, investigations, and mitigation efforts
- Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze compliance, quality, and outcome data for executive leadership
- Promote standardized compliance and quality practices across all locations
Investigations & Corrective Actions
- Conduct investigations involving compliance concerns, complaints, ethics matters, and potential regulatory violations
- Document findings and oversee corrective action implementation
- Serve as a confidential resource for employees raising compliance or ethical concerns
- Monitor follow-up activities to ensure sustainable resolution of concerns
Legal Affairs & Strategic Advisory
- Serve as a trusted legal and compliance advisor to executive leadership and the Board
- Review and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, business associate agreements, and other legal documents
- Support mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, due diligence activities, and organizational growth initiatives
- Partner with Human Resources regarding employment-related legal matters and workplace investigations
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting behavioral health and healthcare operations
- Coordinate with external legal counsel regarding litigation, investigations, licensing matters, and regulatory inquiries
- Advise leadership regarding organizational risk, governance, and liability exposure
Training, Education & Policy Leadership
- Develop and oversee compliance education programs across the organization
- Provide ongoing regulatory guidance and support to leaders and employees
- Maintain and oversee DTAC's Compliance Program and Compliance Manual
- Partner with Human Resources on onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives
- Promote a culture of ethics, quality, accountability, and compliance
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, clinical teams, Human Resources, finance, and legal partners
- Participate in strategic planning, organizational growth initiatives, program development, and acquisition activities
- Support compliance and legal readiness for expansion, licensing, and operational growth
- Advise leadership and the Board regarding regulatory changes, risk exposure, and organizational strategy
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Law, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Human Services, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in compliance, legal affairs, risk management, quality, regulatory oversight, or healthcare operations.
- Experience within healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, managed care, or related regulated healthcare environments.
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits, investigations, compliance reviews, and corrective action processes.
- Demonstrated experience with Medicaid compliance, payer audits, program integrity activities, regulatory investigations, and compliance monitoring programs.
- Experience advising executive leadership regarding compliance, legal, risk, governance, or regulatory matters.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards of Directors.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Preferred:
- JD, MHA, MBA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree.
- Active license to practice law.
- Experience supporting behavioral health, residential treatment, substance use disorder treatment, child/adolescent services, managed care, or community behavioral health programs.
- Previous experience serving as:
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Legal Officer
- General Counsel
- Associate General Counsel
- Chief Risk Officer
- Vice President of Compliance
- Experience supporting acquisitions, due diligence, integrations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate may not currently hold the title of Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer, or General Counsel. We are seeking a strategic leader who can build and scale compliance programs while providing practical legal guidance that supports organizational growth without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Successful candidates will bring a strong understanding of healthcare and behavioral health regulations, risk management, legal affairs, quality systems, and organizational leadership. They will be highly ethical, solutions-oriented, and capable of translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into sustainable operational practices.
The ideal candidate is:
- A strategic and collaborative leader
- Highly ethical and solutions-oriented
- Skilled in risk assessment, investigations, legal analysis, and corrective action planning
- Comfortable navigating sensitive and highly confidential matters
- A trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board
- Experienced supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives
- Committed to fostering a culture where compliance supports operational excellence and quality care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Executive Leadership Development and Strategic Growth Opportunities
Work Location
This is a hybrid regional leadership position supporting operations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Candidates may be based in either state. Regular travel between locations is required, with substantial onsite presence expected during the first 90 days.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced compliance, legal, risk management, or healthcare executive seeking an opportunity to lead enterprise-wide compliance and legal strategy in a growing behavioral health organization, we encourage you to apply.
Join DTAC and help drive organizational integrity, quality, compliance, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified applicants with disabilities or who require reasonable accommodations during the hiring process may request assistance in accordance with applicable laws.
Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO)
Location: Williamsport, PA or Columbus OH (Hybrid)
Department: Executive Leadership
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Executive Compensation Package
Overview
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO) to serve as the organization's Privacy Officer and executive leader for compliance, quality assurance, legal affairs, risk management, and regulatory oversight.
This executive role provides leadership across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, and future expansion markets, ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, payer, accreditation, and legal requirements while fostering a culture of ethics, accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a regional executive leadership position supporting operations throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. Candidates may reside in either state; however, the role requires regular travel and onsite presence across both regions. During the first 90 days, the successful candidate should expect significant onsite engagement to assess programs, build relationships, evaluate compliance and risk practices, and support operational alignment across multiple locations.
The CCLO partners closely with executive leadership, operational teams, clinical leadership, Human Resources, and external legal counsel to support organizational growth, regulatory compliance, legal integrity, risk management, and operational excellence across all service lines.
Why Join DTAC?
- Executive leadership opportunity within a growing behavioral health organization
- Direct impact on organizational strategy, compliance, legal affairs, and risk management
- Opportunity to help shape future growth initiatives, acquisitions, and expansion efforts
- Collaborative partnership with executive leadership and the Board
- Mission-driven organization serving children, adolescents, families, and communities
- Opportunity to provide executive leadership across a growing multi-state behavioral health organization serving communities throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Position Summary
The Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO) is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide compliance, quality assurance, legal affairs, privacy, accreditation readiness, investigations, risk management, and regulatory oversight. This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Board regarding legal, compliance, governance, operational risk, and strategic growth initiatives.
The CCLO will ensure the organization maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, payer, contractual, accreditation, privacy, and legal requirements while developing systems that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance
- Lead compliance efforts across all operating regions ensuring adherence to federal, state, payer, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain readiness for licensing reviews, audits, accreditation surveys, and regulatory inspections
- Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews
- Develop and oversee corrective action plans and organizational compliance initiatives
- Ensure policies and procedures remain current, compliant, and operationally effective
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Oversee enterprise-wide risk management programs
- Monitor incident reporting, trending, investigations, and mitigation efforts
- Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Analyze compliance, quality, and outcome data for executive leadership
- Promote standardized compliance and quality practices across all locations
Investigations & Corrective Actions
- Conduct investigations involving compliance concerns, complaints, ethics matters, and potential regulatory violations
- Document findings and oversee corrective action implementation
- Serve as a confidential resource for employees raising compliance or ethical concerns
- Monitor follow-up activities to ensure sustainable resolution of concerns
Legal Affairs & Strategic Advisory
- Serve as a trusted legal and compliance advisor to executive leadership and the Board
- Review and negotiate contracts, vendor agreements, partnership agreements, business associate agreements, and other legal documents
- Support mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, due diligence activities, and organizational growth initiatives
- Partner with Human Resources regarding employment-related legal matters and workplace investigations
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting behavioral health and healthcare operations
- Coordinate with external legal counsel regarding litigation, investigations, licensing matters, and regulatory inquiries
- Advise leadership regarding organizational risk, governance, and liability exposure
Training, Education & Policy Leadership
- Develop and oversee compliance education programs across the organization
- Provide ongoing regulatory guidance and support to leaders and employees
- Maintain and oversee DTAC's Compliance Program and Compliance Manual
- Partner with Human Resources on onboarding, training, and employee development initiatives
- Promote a culture of ethics, quality, accountability, and compliance
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, clinical teams, Human Resources, finance, and legal partners
- Participate in strategic planning, organizational growth initiatives, program development, and acquisition activities
- Support compliance and legal readiness for expansion, licensing, and operational growth
- Advise leadership and the Board regarding regulatory changes, risk exposure, and organizational strategy
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Law, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Human Services, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in compliance, legal affairs, risk management, quality, regulatory oversight, or healthcare operations.
- Experience within healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, managed care, or related regulated healthcare environments.
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits, investigations, compliance reviews, and corrective action processes.
- Demonstrated experience with Medicaid compliance, payer audits, program integrity activities, regulatory investigations, and compliance monitoring programs.
- Experience advising executive leadership regarding compliance, legal, risk, governance, or regulatory matters.
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards of Directors.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Preferred:
- JD, MHA, MBA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree.
- Active license to practice law.
- Experience supporting behavioral health, residential treatment, substance use disorder treatment, child/adolescent services, managed care, or community behavioral health programs.
- Previous experience serving as:
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Legal Officer
- General Counsel
- Associate General Counsel
- Chief Risk Officer
- Vice President of Compliance
- Experience supporting acquisitions, due diligence, integrations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate may not currently hold the title of Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer, or General Counsel. We are seeking a strategic leader who can build and scale compliance programs while providing practical legal guidance that supports organizational growth without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
Successful candidates will bring a strong understanding of healthcare and behavioral health regulations, risk management, legal affairs, quality systems, and organizational leadership. They will be highly ethical, solutions-oriented, and capable of translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into sustainable operational practices.
The ideal candidate is:
- A strategic and collaborative leader
- Highly ethical and solutions-oriented
- Skilled in risk assessment, investigations, legal analysis, and corrective action planning
- Comfortable navigating sensitive and highly confidential matters
- A trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board
- Experienced supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives
- Committed to fostering a culture where compliance supports operational excellence and quality care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Executive Leadership Development and Strategic Growth Opportunities
Work Location
This is a hybrid regional leadership position supporting operations across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Candidates may be based in either state. Regular travel between locations is required, with substantial onsite presence expected during the first 90 days.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced compliance, legal, risk management, or healthcare executive seeking an opportunity to lead enterprise-wide compliance and legal strategy in a growing behavioral health organization, we encourage you to apply.
Join DTAC and help drive organizational integrity, quality, compliance, operational excellence, and strategic growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified applicants with disabilities or who require reasonable accommodations during the hiring process may request assistance in accordance with applicable laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal and compliance officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, or a related field plus relevant compliance experience
- Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, or FCPA
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance investigations
- Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, or a Juris Doctor degree preferred
- Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance software platforms
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, reports, and regulatory filings
Tips for Your Legal and Compliance Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each regulatory framework
Hiring managers in this field scan for specific frameworks like SOX, HIPAA, or GDPR. Pull the exact regulatory language from each job posting and mirror it in your resume's experience bullets so your background aligns with what their compliance program actually covers.
Highlight certifications above your degree
Credentials like CCEP, CRCM, or CHC often carry more weight than your law degree for mid-level compliance roles. List them near the top of your resume, not buried in an education section, so recruiters spot them in the first few seconds of a scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists legal and compliance officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
A legal and compliance officer role in banking operates under entirely different rules than one in life sciences. Filter your search by industry to find postings where your specific regulatory experience is a direct match, not just a transferable skill.
Prepare a compliance failure story for interviews
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask about a time you identified a violation or prevented one. Have a concrete example ready that covers what you spotted, what you did, and what changed afterward. Vague answers hurt credibility in a field built on precision.
Negotiate your scope of authority, not just pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify in writing whether you have independent reporting authority to the board or audit committee. Compliance officers without that access are often sidelined during real investigations, which limits your professional impact and your resume's story long-term.
Legal and Compliance Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most legal and compliance officers?
The companies hiring the most legal and compliance officers right now include MANTECH, SmartAsset, and TM Accountant, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies consistently drive the highest volume of these postings.
How many legal and compliance officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of legal and compliance officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in areas like privacy compliance, third-party vendor risk, and policy writing. Roles that require in-person audit oversight, court appearances, or direct interaction with frontline staff are more likely to be on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a legal and compliance officer?
Most legal and compliance officers start with a bachelor's degree in law, business administration, or a related field, then build experience in paralegal, audit, or regulatory affairs roles. Earning a compliance certification such as the CCEP or pursuing a law degree accelerates advancement. Moving into an officer-level role typically requires demonstrated experience managing compliance programs, drafting policy, and reporting to senior leadership.
Can you get hired as a legal and compliance officer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates can break into the field by targeting compliance analyst or legal coordinator roles, which feed directly into officer-level positions. Internships with legal departments, experience in audit or risk functions, and earning a foundational certification like the CRCM help candidates stand out. Emphasizing attention to regulatory detail and any experience drafting written policies gives your application a concrete edge over generalist applicants.
What does the legal and compliance officer interview process look like?
Most employers run two to four rounds, starting with an HR screen focused on your regulatory background and certifications. A hiring manager interview follows, often including scenario-based questions about how you handled past compliance issues or investigated potential violations. Final rounds may involve a panel with the general counsel, chief risk officer, or audit committee members, and some employers request a written policy sample or case study as part of the process.
Where can I find and apply to legal and compliance officer jobs?
You can find and apply to legal and compliance officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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