Assistant General Counsel

Overview

This role provides legal support and operational assistance to help implement corporate legal initiatives and support internal departments and external clients. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel assists with managing the legal function and overseeing outside counsel work on designated projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the definition, development, and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and programs, providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and legal implications.
• Research and provide legal advice on group health plan-related issues and compliance matters affecting group health plans, including Claims, Eligibility, Stop Loss, Client Services, and Member Experience, as well as clients and brokers.
• Research and advise on regulatory and compliance matters related to the delivery of services on behalf of clients.
• Identify, remediate, and/or mitigate potential legal problems within the organization and develop strategies to reduce potential areas of risk.
• Meet with clients, brokers, and business partners as needed to provide business or legal advice related to company direction.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate company contracts, requests for proposals, other legal documents, and required policies/procedures.
• Review vendor, ancillary, facility, and physician contracts and respond to questions from clients, brokers, and/or business partners.
• Assist with gathering discovery and other evidence as needed to support the litigation function.
• Conduct general legal research for the organization and affiliated companies.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Must have a license to practice law in good standing (PA, TX, UT, MT, preferred).
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, preferably in regulatory/compliance, healthcare, insurance industry, governmental agency, or corporate setting.
• Knowledge/familiarity with health care laws, regulations, and statutes (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, FCRA, FDCPA, etc.).

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter behavior with willingness to help others with a positive attitude.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Salesforce, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office products (as applicable).
• Legal research and statute tracking/monitoring.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize workloads, multitask, and manage priorities to meet deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Multiple health plan options
• Company-paid employee premiums for disability and life insurance
• Parental leave policy
• 20 days PTO to start / 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k company contribution
• Company-paid short & long term disability plus life insurance
• Professional development initiatives / continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in and support diversity and inclusion initiatives

Location

• 100% remote