Scripps Health
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Chief Legal Officer
role at
Scripps Health
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers.
Organization:
Scripps Health
Location:
San Diego, California
Reports to:
President & Chief Executive Officer
Position Type:
Full-time, Executive Leadership Team
About Scripps Health
Founded in 1924,
Scripps Health
is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego, founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Serving over 600,000 patients annually, it operates five acute-care hospitals, 30 outpatient centers, home health services, and a wide physician network of 3,000 affiliated doctors and 17,800 employees. Recognized nationally for excellence, Scripps has earned top rankings from
U.S. News & World Report ,
Fortune ,
Newsweek , and
Becker’s Healthcare , and maintains an
AA rating with a stable outlook
from
S&P Global Ratings
due to its strong leadership and financial performance.
The Opportunity
Scripps Health seeks a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
to provide executive leadership and oversight for all legal matters across the organization. As a key member of the Corporate Executive Leadership Team, the CLO will advise the Board of Trustees and senior executives on a wide range of legal issues including regulatory compliance, governance, litigation, transactions, employment, privacy, risk management, and healthcare law.
The CLO will lead a high-performing legal team and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will combine deep legal expertise with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a values-driven approach consistent with Scripps Health’s mission of compassionate, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the chief legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership, and the Board.
Direct and manage all legal affairs, including litigation, contracts, risk, compliance, and employment law.
Provide counsel on strategic transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations.
Lead and mentor the in-house legal team and coordinate with outside counsel.
Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state regulations affecting health systems.
Maintain and promote ethical standards, risk mitigation strategies, and a culture of accountability.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration).
Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 10 years in healthcare law or a related regulatory environment.
Proven leadership experience in a complex, multi-entity organization, preferably within a healthcare system.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate at the executive level and manage complex legal challenges across diverse functional areas.
Competencies
Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving orientation.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Unquestionable integrity and discretion.
Strong understanding of the legal landscape governing nonprofit, integrated healthcare systems.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $00.01-$500.00/hour
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Chief Legal Officer
role at
Scripps Health
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers.
Organization:
Scripps Health
Location:
San Diego, California
Reports to:
President & Chief Executive Officer
Position Type:
Full-time, Executive Leadership Team
About Scripps Health
Founded in 1924,
Scripps Health
is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego, founded in 1924 by philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Serving over 600,000 patients annually, it operates five acute-care hospitals, 30 outpatient centers, home health services, and a wide physician network of 3,000 affiliated doctors and 17,800 employees. Recognized nationally for excellence, Scripps has earned top rankings from
U.S. News & World Report ,
Fortune ,
Newsweek , and
Becker’s Healthcare , and maintains an
AA rating with a stable outlook
from
S&P Global Ratings
due to its strong leadership and financial performance.
The Opportunity
Scripps Health seeks a seasoned, strategic, and mission-driven
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
to provide executive leadership and oversight for all legal matters across the organization. As a key member of the Corporate Executive Leadership Team, the CLO will advise the Board of Trustees and senior executives on a wide range of legal issues including regulatory compliance, governance, litigation, transactions, employment, privacy, risk management, and healthcare law.
The CLO will lead a high-performing legal team and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will combine deep legal expertise with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a values-driven approach consistent with Scripps Health’s mission of compassionate, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the chief legal advisor to the CEO, executive leadership, and the Board.
Direct and manage all legal affairs, including litigation, contracts, risk, compliance, and employment law.
Provide counsel on strategic transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations.
Lead and mentor the in-house legal team and coordinate with outside counsel.
Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state regulations affecting health systems.
Maintain and promote ethical standards, risk mitigation strategies, and a culture of accountability.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California (or eligibility for in-house counsel registration).
Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 10 years in healthcare law or a related regulatory environment.
Proven leadership experience in a complex, multi-entity organization, preferably within a healthcare system.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate at the executive level and manage complex legal challenges across diverse functional areas.
Competencies
Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving orientation.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Unquestionable integrity and discretion.
Strong understanding of the legal landscape governing nonprofit, integrated healthcare systems.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $00.01-$500.00/hour
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