Contracts Counsel

Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) is currently seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to serve on our in-house legal team for the Pacific Retirement Services family of organizations. You will work closely with our Chief Legal Officer, corporate officers and PRS stakeholders to timely draft, review and negotiate vendor contracts and other agreements necessary to implement a wide range of projects including but not limited to: management agreements, software agreements, vendor service contracts, and residence and care agreements, minimizing risks and maximizing legal rights on behalf of PRS. You will be PRS’ primary point of contact for all system-wide contracting questions and needs, managing an efficient, organized and expedient process, rooted in sound management of contract management and contract repository software. You also will provide general legal support on a broad variety of transactions, including negotiating, drafting and reviewing documents necessary to implement business finance transactions, such as legal opinions, loan agreements, real estate transactional, financing, promissory notes, guaranty agreements, trust deeds and security agreements.

At PRS our values guide us in our decision-making, inform our daily behaviors, and collectively create the culture of our organization. Our ideal candidate will effectively partner with our leadership teams while inspiring dedication to fulfilling the vision, mission and core values of PRS.  

We’re in the business of taking care of others, and want our employees to feel supported in all aspects of life. Here’s just some of the benefits of being part of our team;

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance - 100% paid premiums for employees! Medical plan includes a High Deductible/HSA option
• 401k with employer match up to 4% that vests immediately, and company funded profit sharing plan
• Generous PTO (paid time off) plan
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance, opportunity to purchase supplemental Life/AD&D Short-Term (if applicable)/Long-Term Disability coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Perks at Work discount platform, life assistance benefits and virtual healthcare options!
• PayActiv (early wage access)
• Employee parking lot

We want to set you up for success, so we make sure relationship building, training and development, and high-quality service are part of our everyday mentality. Here’s what you’ll need to be successful leader in this role; 

• J.D. or M.L. Law degree from an ABA Accredited School is required.
• Current license in good standing to practice law in any US State is required. Knowledge and licensing in Oregon, California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and/or Wisconsin is a plus.
• Four (4) years’ experience practicing law with a concentration in contract management.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable by the designated carrier.
• Broad range of legal, business, and management experience especially in corporate law, business law, non-profit law, real property law, employment practices, and healthcare regulations is a plus.
• Must have a high level of tact, persuasion, judgment and timing.
• Our preference is for candidates to currently be based in one of the states in which we operate - Oregon, Arizona, California, Texas, Washington or Wisconsin.

About Pacific Retirement Services

At our core, we develop, build, and operate communities filled with friendly neighbors, interesting activities, inspiring conversations, delicious food, and plenty of laughter. We also share our experience and knowledge with other retirement communities who seek our management services, helping them achieve excellence and financial stability. All of this is backed by our Health Center teams whose services range from skilled nursing, assisted living, and home care.

To learn more about the communities we serve, please visit: https://www.retirement.org/our-communities/

We're looking for a dynamic and intuitive leader in this role. If this sounds like you, apply now!