Corporate Counsel Jobs

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Corporate Counsel.

The Dover Legal Team is responsible for providing sound legal advice and counsel to the Dover Companies (including Dover Development, Cedarhurst Senior Living, Dover Capital, Brahms Construction, and Medicine Express). Our team partners with the leadership in these entities to facilitate successful outcomes and promote the core values of the Dover Companies.

As a Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with various federal and state regulations, advising on real estate development, providing counsel on construction agreements, overseeing litigation, and drafting operating, management, and lease agreements. This attorney will work closely with the General Counsel, the leadership of the Dover Companies, and cross-functionally with colleagues across departments and with third-party professionals. This role will involve extensive review of legal documents and an understanding of government affairs, health regulations, real estate, and corporate law to deliver sound, timely, and actionable legal advice to our team members.

This full-time position is in Clayton, Missouri and requires limited travel.

As a Corporate Counsel, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Reviewing legal documents and applicable regulations.
• Driving company initiatives to achieve team goals, drive efficiencies, and better serve the evolving needs of the business and the continued growth of the Dover Companies.
• Coordinating with third-party professionals and governmental entities.
• Case management, including management of outside counsel, working with outside counsel on setting and managing litigation budgets, preparing pleadings, briefs and other filings, developing, and implementing case and settlement strategy, managing discovery, and preparing matters for trial.
• Advising internal business executives and team members on legal and business risks associated with senior living, human resources, real estate, and construction law.
• Partnering with colleagues and business leaders to align legal strategy with business goals and objectives.

To become a Corporate Counsel, you will need –

• At least 3-4 years of experience handling complex litigation.
• A desire to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, and an active member in good standing of the Missouri Bar.
• Exceptional legal writing skills, including drafting and editing complex legal arguments, and outstanding attention to detail.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that –

• Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
• Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory COVID-19 vaccine program, participating in testing requirements (COVID-19 and TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.