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Assistant General Counsel, Contracts
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Ontario, CA, 91761
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Overview
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities
The Assistant General Counsel – Contracts must be a seasoned attorney with deep contracting experience in the healthcare industry, specifically including all manner of IT contracts, vendor contracts, supply chain contracts, physician agreements, joint ventures, non-disclosure agreements, and affiliation agreements. This position must provide advice and counsel on a variety of contracts, including legal support with review, drafting, and negotiating, as needed. This position is within the Legal Department, but also works closely with key leadership at both the corporate and local levels across the Prime Healthcare system, including the corporate Chief Information Officer, to provide legal support. This position must be practical and solution oriented, and able to work with business units to solve legal challenges.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Required qualifications:
1. J.D. from ABA Accredited Law School
2. Member in Good Standing of State Bar of California.
3. Strong knowledge of and broad experience with healthcare contracting, including IT contracts.
4. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred qualifications:
1. Minimum of seven (7) years of prior legal experience in law firm, public sector, and/or in-house position.
2. At least 2-3 years of healthcare contracting experience.
3. Excellent contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
4. Experience with IT contracts required.
5. Experience with healthcare regulatory compliance matters.
6. Experience/expertise in providing advice, counsel and all manner legal support of all healthcare contracting, including consideration of federal and state law compliance requirements.
7. Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment.
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Pay Transparency
Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $153,753.60 to $249,600.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Navigating IT contracts in Ontario's healthcare sector demands expertise in both legal frameworks and technology nuances. This role ensures compliance with provincial and federal laws while facilitating effective vendor partnerships, safeguarding data privacy, and aligning agreements with Prime Healthcare Services' strategic goals.
A General Counsel specializing in contracts brings deep knowledge of healthcare-specific agreements, like physician and supply chain contracts. Mastery in negotiating complex vendor deals and understanding regulatory compliance sets this position apart from general legal roles within healthcare.
Professionals often advance by expanding their leadership in legal strategy, possibly moving to Associate General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer roles. Gaining expertise in multifaceted healthcare contracts and regulatory landscapes is critical to accelerating growth within healthcare legal departments.
Certifications like Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or specialized contract management credentials can boost credibility. Additionally, membership in the California Bar and familiarity with healthcare laws improves employability, especially given Ontario’s regulatory overlap with US healthcare standards.
Prime Healthcare integrates this role within a collaborative legal team that advises on contracts across 14 states, ensuring consistency and compliance. The Assistant General Counsel works closely with corporate leadership and local teams to adapt contract strategies to diverse regulatory environments.
The company’s emphasis on practical, solution-oriented legal support means this counsel must balance rigorous contract review with business-friendly advice. Engagement with multiple departments underscores a team-driven culture that values clear communication and proactive legal risk management.
Candidates can anticipate compensation between approximately $153,750 and $249,600 annually. This range reflects factors like experience, legal expertise in healthcare contracts, and alignment with Prime Healthcare’s comprehensive benefits, positioning it competitively within the California legal market.
Ontario’s growing healthcare sector creates moderate demand for specialized legal counsel, but competition remains high due to the role’s seniority and niche expertise in healthcare contracts. Candidates with strong California bar standing and IT contract experience tend to stand out.
Ontario's location within the Inland Empire means traffic congestion during peak hours can impact commute times. Many candidates weigh proximity to corporate headquarters or outpatient sites against remote work options when considering roles at Prime Healthcare.
Negotiating vendor contracts is critical, requiring attention to detail and risk mitigation strategies. This function ensures that agreements protect organizational interests while enabling smooth supplier relationships, directly affecting operational efficiency and compliance.