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Community Health Network (CHN), based in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a strategic, trusted legal executive to serve as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel (General Counsel). This is an exceptional opportunity to join the executive leadership team of Indiana's second-largest health network.

Community Health Network is a nonprofit, patient‑first health network comprising eight hospitals, 20 clinics, and several centers across Central Indiana. With more than 17,000 employees and healthcare providers, Community Health Network plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of more than 1.9 million people in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the General Counsel will provide the executive committee, Board of Directors, and senior leaders with clear, actionable legal guidance grounded in a sophisticated understanding of the healthcare landscape, including delivering strategic legal insight that enables informed decision‑making while thoughtfully balancing internal business risk with CHN's growth objectives, innovation priorities, and long‑term strategic goals.

In addition to leading the Legal function, this role will have executive oversight of Internal Audit, ensuring strong governance, internal controls, and risk management practices across the enterprise. The General Counsel will partner closely with leadership and the Board to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, aligning audit activities with organizational priorities and enterprise risk management efforts.

The General Counsel will lead and develop a talented team of attorneys, legal professionals, and internal audit leaders, continually evaluating organizational structure to ensure maximum efficiency and impact. A key priority will be strengthening a high‑performing, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented function while streamlining operations and leveraging technology to improve workflows, enhance communication, and deliver measurable strategic value.

Success in this role requires the ability to quickly build credibility and trust across the organization through deep expertise in healthcare operations, governance, and regulatory complexity. The General Counsel will serve as a pragmatic business partner, ensuring legal perspectives are integrated into enterprise-wide strategies, policies, and initiatives, and that risk is proactively assessed, communicated, and managed in a manner that supports, rather than impedes, organizational progress.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned, results‑oriented legal leader with a proven track record in complex healthcare organizations. Outstanding academic credentials are required, including a law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and active Indiana State Bar membership or eligibility via reciprocity. A minimum of ten years' experience supporting hospitals, health systems, or healthcare providers is required, with demonstrated expertise in healthcare regulation, contracting, physician alignment, transactions, and litigation. Prior executive‑level leadership experience, including oversight of internal audit, enterprise risk, or compliance functions, and success leveraging technology and operational improvements, is strongly preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking legal executive to help shape the future of healthcare delivery while advancing Community Health Network's mission through balanced, strategically aligned legal leadership.

Please direct all nominations and applications to Werner Boel, Donna Padilla, and Tyler Workman through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking here. Candidates can also find this portal via the WittKieffer website at www.wittkieffer.com and selecting the "Become a Candidate" button. For additional questions or inquiries, please contact Tyler Workman at tworkman@wittkieffer.com.

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