Assistant Chief Legal Officer Immigration

About the role

AdventHealth, a mission-driven healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced employment-based immigration attorney with a strong background in healthcare immigration matters. The role supports workforce needs and immigration compliance across a large healthcare organization, advising on immigration strategies and collaborating with executives, healthcare professionals, HR leaders and outside counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Manage company-wide matters within the scope of the assignment.
• Assist business leaders and departments in developing and maintaining legally compliant policies and practices.
• Help develop the legal services department internally and externally, and advise executive management on legal parameters and compliance.
• Draft memoranda and documents responding to audits, investigations, legal demands and client inquiries.
• Guide business leaders on risk-related decisions and manage outside counsel's support of company initiatives and litigation.
• Stay informed of legal developments and comply with department file, directory, service log and best practice policies, and the state bar rules of professional conduct.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a Doctor of Law (JD).
• Member of a state bar association or authorized house counsel.
• Extensive experience managing healthcare visa programs and immigration matters for international physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and build strong relationships with leadership and colleagues; teamwork preferred.

Required skills

• Legal research, including Lexis and other online research tools.
• Logical reasoning and analysis of complex legal issues.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and email applications.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off and 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Mental health resources, pet benefits and a full-time day shift.

The pay range is $147,867.20 to $275,038.40. Positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting.