Overview
In-House Counsel Jobs in Los Angeles Metropolitan Area at Ascend Management Services Group
Title: In-House Counsel
Company: Ascend Management Services Group
Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Valencia, CA · Full Time · On-Site
In-House Counsel
Ascend Management Services Group
About us
Ascend Management Services Group provides operational and administrative support to a portfolio of healthcare companies focused on delivering quality care to seniors in skilled nursing facilities across California. We are a growing organization and are looking for an experienced attorney to join our team full time and serve as a trusted legal partner across all of our business operations.
What you will do
This is a broad in-house role supporting multiple operating companies. You will be the primary legal resource for leadership across all entities. Core responsibilities include:
Employment law
HR compliance, employee contracts, wage and hour issues, terminations, and workplace policies under California law across all entities.
Medicare billing and compliance
Advising on Medicare Part A and B billing practices, audits, coverage rules, and regulatory requirements specific to healthcare services in SNF settings.
Tax law
Supporting tax planning and strategy across entities, working alongside our CPA on business tax issues, entity structure, and compliance obligations.
Company structure
Advising on entity structure, operating agreements, equity arrangements, and governance across our portfolio as the organization grows.
Acquisitions
Leading or supporting due diligence, purchase agreements, and integration planning as we evaluate and acquire new companies.
Contracts and agreements
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with skilled nursing facilities, vendors, and partners across all operating companies.
What we are looking for
JD required. Active California Bar license required. Ideal candidates will bring:
5+ years of legal experience, preferably with healthcare, Medicare, or healthcare services companies
Working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance
Familiarity with Medicare billing regulations, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines
Experience with M&A, due diligence, or business acquisitions is a plus
Comfortable working across multiple business entities with different legal needs simultaneously
Someone who can give clear, practical guidance that leadership can actually act on.
Why Ascend
- We are building something with real purpose. The companies we support are focused on improving the lives of seniors, and we are growing with intention. This role gives you broad exposure across multiple businesses and a genuine seat at the table with leadership. If you want meaningful work, variety, and the opportunity to grow alongside an organization that is actively expanding, this is worth a conversation.
