Vice President - Legal Counsel

Bridge believes that our people are our most valuable asset. We are proud to embrace and encourage our differences and are committed to building, maintaining, and celebrating a diverse, supportive, and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. Making a difference in our communities, including our commitment to ESG at our properties and corporate locations, is a cornerstone of who we are. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.
Make an Impact
Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, as the VP - Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support to Bridge Senior Living's independent, assisted living, and memory care communities in all areas of daily operations, including regulatory compliance and claims/litigation management.
Responsibilities Include:

• Provide clear, compelling, and comprehensive Legal Counsel and support for Bridge Senior Living and its community operations.
• Advise executives and operational teams on a wide variety of legal matters.
• Manage litigation and administrative proceedings, including assisted living licensure-related matters.
• Provide training to community teams on a variety of legal issues.
• Manage work of outside counsel and associated costs.
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned.

What you should bring
A strong litigation and/or healthcare law foundation is essential. Your experience in these areas and ability to analyze legal scenarios affecting Bridge Senior Living's community operations will be used consistently. You need to be comfortable and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. As our senior living operations counsel, you need excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with executives and operational teams and to negotiate with opposing parties as well as strong dispute resolution acumen.

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Five or more years experience in an established law firm or in-house practice with well-rounded litigation and/or healthcare practice.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar or eligible for Florida Authorized House Counsel.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Meaningful healthcare or regulatory experience is preferred.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Must juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and work under tight timelines.

What you can be part of
While we work with top international law firms on various matters, we also handle substantial amounts of legal work in-house, which results in cost savings for the company and allows our legal team to stay closely involved with a wide variety of sophisticated legal matters. We operate under a client service model with our internal teams and external parties, aspiring to provide quick responses, facilitate effective solutions, and add value across the Company's varied legal needs. By joining our team, you will enjoy opportunities to learn and grow with your colleagues at all levels and be supported in your path to success. You will participate in tasks that expose you to various issues and subject matter within the senior living space.
What we offer

• Generous base salary and bonus program
• Full benefits suite including 401K, above-average PTO, Parental Leave, and Medical, Dental, Vision
• Access to benefits concierge service
• Access to Mental Health & well-being service
• Be part of a culture that is truly open door, with access to mentorship, leadership training, career advancement, and innovation
• Opportunities to join employee resources groups and participate in events hosted by the Bridge Women's Network, Black Inclusion Group, BIG Pride, Allies for AAPI, Unidos Latino and Hispanic Group, Bridge of Honor Veterans, and Advocates for Accessibility
• Opportunity to be involved in community outreach and charity events

Get to know Bridge
Bridge is a leading, vertically integrated real estate investment manager, diversified across specialized asset classes. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select U.S. real estate verticals: residential rental, office, development, logistics properties, net lease and real estate-backed credit. Bridge is well-regarded for its high integrity and collaborative leadership culture that rewards both individual thinking and team decision-making. Our leaders are seasoned professionals who bring their vast experience and high standards of excellence to their work. Our leaders value career development and take seriously the role they play in developing next-generation leaders. Bridge professionals embody accountability and seek to deliver high-quality results through creativity and innovation.