Associate General Counsel - Remote

Overview

A global healthcare organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its pharmacy business units, including specialty and integrated pharmacies. This role involves providing strategic legal advice and managing regulatory risks related to contract negotiations and compliance within the pharmacy and healthcare sectors. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel and offers remote work flexibility within the U.S., with an in-office requirement for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on rights, obligations, risks, and privileges related to the pharmacy business
• Protect pharmacy interests during contract negotiations and disputes
• Draft, review, and manage agreements, statements of work, and amendments with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payors, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), customers, vendors, and strategic partners
• Review manufacturers' consent forms, communications, and scripts to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
• Advise pharmacy business leaders on regulatory and transactional matters
• Develop deep knowledge of the pharmacy industry and specific business practices to effectively counsel senior leaders
• Support management of strategic projects involving multiple integrated pharmacies
• Assist compliance teams with responses to state Medicaid agencies and contractors
• Provide legal services across transactional, commercial, contracts, regulatory, and healthcare compliance areas

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree with active Bar admission in at least one state
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience in healthcare regulatory and transactional law, with strong understanding of specialty pharmacy dispensing and distribution
• Experience advising on compliance with healthcare laws including the Federal Anti-kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Medicare regulations, and state Medicaid laws
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies such as state Boards of Pharmacy, Medicaid agencies, CMS, and insurance departments
• Ability to understand business challenges related to legal projects
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and lead teams
• Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal actions to meet business needs
• Timely contract review and revision skills, including urgent turnaround
• Ability to produce professional, well-formatted external documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven project management, prioritization, and organizational abilities
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to provide concise, comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 10 years of legal experience in healthcare regulatory and transactional law within managed care
• Experience working with federal or state healthcare regulatory agencies (e.g., CMS, NIH, FDA, Board of Pharmacy, OIG, DEA)
• Business or legal experience with specialty pharmacy operations or pharmacy wholesale distribution
• Experience negotiating contracts with pharmacy suppliers, vendors, and technology providers
• Experience with intellectual property rights negotiations
• Solid understanding of health insurance and managed care regulatory frameworks, especially pharmacy benefit management
• Familiarity with HIPAA and state privacy laws regarding protected health information (PHI)
• Compliance with telecommuting policies for remote employees

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $134,600 to $230,800 annually (full-time basis), based on factors such as location, education, experience, and certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility)

Location

• Remote work allowed from anywhere in the U.S.
• For Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. hires, a minimum of four days per week in-office work is required

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment
• Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics
• Application will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is reached; may close early due to volume