Operations Counsel

Compass Surgical Partners is a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner. An exclusive partner for premier health systems, Compass has built a nationwide portfolio of ASC joint ventures with health systems and physicians. Compass’ experienced leadership team has developed more than 250 ASCs over the past three decades, making it the partner of choice for high-performance ASCs. Differentiated by a proven track record of success and an agile, aligned operating model, Compass Surgical Partners aims to create strong partnerships that improve the lives of patients and providers. Learn more at www.compass-sp.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Operations Counsel to serve as a field-facing legal leader embedded directly with our operations teams. This is a highly practical, execution-oriented role designed for a lawyer who thrives in fast-moving, multi-site healthcare environments and enjoys being close to the business.

In this role, you will act as the primary legal partner to our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operations organization, ensuring that enterprise standards are consistently adopted and effectively implemented across all locations. You will translate legal and compliance requirements into clear, actionable guidance for operators, helping the organization scale safely, efficiently, and with minimal friction. You will also serve as the internal legal business partner for ASC-level transactions and de novo development projects, driving deal execution from LOI through close and coordinating physician syndication processes—making you a key contributor to Compass’s growth engine.

Success in this role is defined by speed of execution, operational clarity, and reduced variability and risk across the field.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with ASC leadership and field operations teams to drive consistent adoption of enterprise legal and compliance standards across all centers

• Serve as a responsive, trusted legal advisor to operations, resolving issues quickly and minimizing escalation

• Build and implement standardized contracting frameworks that enable high-volume, operations-driven execution

• Support growth initiatives including new service lines, physician arrangements, and operational expansion

• Embed compliance into daily workflows to reduce repeat issues and strengthen operational discipline

• Support post-close integration and de novo ASC launches to ensure legal and operational readiness

• Act as a key connector between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Revenue Cycle, IT/Data Security, and Finance

• Serve as legal business partner for ASC acquisitions and de novo development projects from LOI through close

• Draft and negotiate physician syndication documents, including unit purchase agreements, amended and restated operating agreements, and physician investor side letters

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing

• 5–10+ years of legal experience, ideally in healthcare or regulated multi-site environments

• Experience working in or closely with ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), MSOs, outpatient healthcare, or similar operational healthcare settings strongly preferred

• Background in law firm training with meaningful in-house or operational exposure

• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute)

• Experience with contract management systems and scalable contracting processes is a plus

• A business-first mindset, focused on enabling outcomes while managing risk pragmatically

• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into simple, actionable guidance for operators

• Strong relationship-building skills with operational leaders and physicians

• A bias toward execution, speed, and scalability over theoretical analysis

• Comfort working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment

Why Compass Surgical Partners

Compass Surgical Partners develops and manages ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in partnership with physicians and health systems. We’re builders and operators committed to patient value, physician partnership, and scalable excellence. You’ll join a team that works with clear outcomes, moves fast, and supports each other through our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect (respect through directness, kindness, and ownership).

Equal Opportunity

Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunit