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Compliance & Legal Specialist

Lifespace Communities

Dallas, TX · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

Community: Texas Support Center

Address: 3501 Olympus Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75019

Pay Range $73,600.00-$101,200.00+ Annual

Join a Mission-Driven Organization Where Integrity Matters

At Lifespace Communities, you'll join one of the nation's leading nonprofit senior living organizations, where doing the right thing isn't just expected, it's part of our culture. We're seeking a Compliance & Legal Specialist to partner with our Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer and General Counsel in advancing enterprise-wide compliance, privacy, ethics, and legal operations.

If you're passionate about healthcare compliance, enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, and want to make an impact beyond paperwork, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping protect residents, team members, and the organization.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

You'll be more than a compliance administrator, you'll become a trusted business partner helping shape compliance strategy, support investigations, coordinate audits, manage legal documentation, strengthen privacy initiatives, and foster an ethical culture across the organization. Every day brings new opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the enterprise while helping ensure Lifespace operates with integrity and excellence.

What You'll Do

Support and strengthen the organization's enterprise-wide compliance and ethics program

Partner with leadership to develop and implement compliance policies, education, and training

Monitor healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OSHA, OCR, ADA, IRS, EEOC, and other regulatory requirements

Coordinate compliance audits, enterprise risk assessments, and corrective action plans

Assist with investigations, compliance hotline management, and regulatory inquiries

Support privacy, records management, and data governance initiatives

Prepare legal documentation, regulatory filings, contracts, and responses to legal requests

Assist with licensing activities, renewals, audits, subpoenas, and litigation support

Collaborate across departments to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Help ensure the organization remains compliant with evolving federal and state regulations

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies, or related field preferred

2+ years of experience in healthcare or senior living compliance, legal support, risk management, or regulatory affairs

Knowledge of healthcare regulations including HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OSHA, OCR, and related regulatory requirements

Apply today and help shape a culture built on integrity, accountability, and purpose.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer