Assistant General Counsel - Specialty Alliance

Overview

The organization is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Specialty Alliance to provide legal support to the Deputy General Counsel – Specialty Alliance. This role involves managing a wide variety of complex legal matters for the Specialty Alliance business segment, partnering with business teams on strategic objectives, and offering legal advice on diverse legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business team members on legal matters under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel
• Manage assigned healthcare legal matters and processes, including:
  • Providing general advice and counseling on complex healthcare legal issues
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements
  • Supporting due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
  • Collaborating with Legal and Compliance subject matter experts and outside counsel to provide guidance
• Research, anticipate, and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with evolving state and federal laws and healthcare industry standards
• Interpret and apply relevant laws, including general commercial law and healthcare laws such as Stark, Corporate Practice of Medicine, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, and HIPAA
• Manage a fast-paced and high-volume workload
• Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks, escalating as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the Specialty Alliance and broader organization
• Promote and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Provide clear and precise guidance on business, compliance, and legal risks to business clients
• Develop and conduct legal training for business clients
• Analyze complex legal, compliance, and business situations to discern relevant facts
• Collaborate with others and build knowledge of the business and key stakeholders

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required; high academic achievement preferred
• License to practice law in Ohio or an active bar license in another state required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred in a large, complex in-house legal setting or AM LAW 100 law firm
• Experience in commercial/transactional and healthcare law preferred; prior experience supporting a Management Services Organization or physician office is a plus
• Management experience required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with acute attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, with the ability to build trust and confidence across various organizational levels
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and ability to manage responsibilities with urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Business acumen with the ability to diagnose corporate legal problems and propose creative solutions
• Proficient in contract drafting and negotiation
• Ability to develop and implement policies, projects, processes, systems, and controls across a complex organization
• Ability to work independently, cross-functionally, and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $135,400 - $208,100
• Bonus eligible
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Access to wages before payday through flexible pay options
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Work-life resources
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthy lifestyle programs

Location

• License to practice law in Ohio or an active bar license in another state required

Additional Information

• Application window anticipated to close on 8/14/26; early application is encouraged
• Salary is determined by multiple factors including geographic location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity
• Candidates who are returning to work, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• The employer supports an inclusive workplace valuing diversity of thought, experience, and background and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.