Assistant General Counsel

Overview

The Assistant General Counsel serves as a strategic legal advisor and business partner to Air Methods’ operational and regional leadership teams. This role has direct impact on enabling safe, compliant, and efficient operations across a dynamic healthcare aviation environment by delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance on litigation, regulatory matters, contracts, employment issues, and operational risk.

Success in this position requires more than legal expertise — it requires the ability to build trusted partnerships with operational leaders, navigate complex and fast-moving business challenges, and help drive outcomes that support Air Methods’ mission of delivering critical care transportation services.

The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate legal risk into actionable business solutions in a highly regulated and operationally intensive environment.

Key Attributes & Experience We’re Looking For

• Experience practicing at a major law firm (100+ attorneys preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to partner closely with operational and business leadership teams
• Strong business judgment with a practical, solution-oriented approach to legal counseling
• Experience supporting highly regulated industries, with healthcare and/or aviation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage complex legal, regulatory, and contractual matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with operational realities and business priorities

This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days in the office at our Denver HQ.  

Responsibilities

• Drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements with hospitals, vendors, lessors and other parties             

• Developing and maintaining standard contract templates and forms   

• Overseeing the day to day operations and administration of Air Methods’ contracting process               

• Advising on business issues and regulatory issues related to operations            

• Providing counsel on state and federal issues/questions related Air Methods operations         

• Managing dispute resolution and litigation within the region   

• Identifying and analyzing risks and delivering practical, creative solutions to the issues faced in the region        

• Developing and maintaining working relationships with a wide variety of business, sales and clinical management in the region  

• Managing of legal budget and coordinating outside counsel support   

• Other duties as assigned            

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance              

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.   

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) and  four to six  years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in a law firm or in-house position

• Healthcare regulatory experience preferred 

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team in high-pressure situations and fast-paced environment

Computer Skills

• Intermediate with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

Maximum Pay

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)