Assistant Counsel, Operations

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.

With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.

Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.

Who We Are and What We’re About:

Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.

We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Assistant Counsel, Operations
Experience: 5+ years

Guardian Pharmacy is seeking a proactive and solutions-oriented Assistant Counsel, Operations to join our growing legal team. This is a unique opportunity for a junior or mid-level attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and values practical, business-minded legal support.

About the Role

As Assistant Counsel, you will be the first point of contact for our pharmacies across the country, providing day-to-day legal guidance and support. Your primary responsibilities will span healthcare compliance, contracts, employment matters, risk mitigation, and general business operations.

This role requires someone who is self-motivated, curious, and confident—someone who doesn't just identify issues but understands their root causes and partners with the business to craft effective, practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to pharmacy leadership on a broad range of legal and compliance issues

• Conduct legal research, draft and review contracts, and support business negotiations

• Assist in identifying legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

• Respond to regulatory inquiries and support internal investigations

• Educate pharmacy teams on legal requirements and best practices

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and other members of the legal department

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one state

• At least 5+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally in healthcare, regulatory compliance, or a corporate in-house setting

• Strong issue-spotting skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems efficiently

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers

• Practical, business-minded approach to legal advice

• Experience with research and risk mitigation strategies

• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and initiative

What We Offer:

Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.

Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.

Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.

At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.