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, managing contract negotiations, and addressing regulatory and compliance risks related to pharmacy operations. The position reports directly to the Associate General Counsel.

This role offers remote work flexibility from anywhere in the U.S., except for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C., where a minimum of four days per week in-office work is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on rights, obligations, risks, and privileges related to pharmacy operations.
• Protect pharmacy interests during contract negotiations and disputes.
• Draft, review, manage, and revise agreements, statements of work, and amendments with pharmaceutical manufacturers, payors, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), customers, data aggregators, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Review manufacturers' and vendors' consent forms, letters, call scripts, and other patient communications for compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational 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 a full range of legal services, potentially specializing in transactional work, commercial law, contracts, regulatory matters, and healthcare compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree with admission to the Bar in at least one state.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience in healthcare regulatory and transactional practices, with strong knowledge of specialty pharmacy dispensing and distribution.
• Experience advising on compliance with healthcare laws such as the Federal Anti-kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Medicare regulations, and state Medicaid laws.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies including state Boards of Pharmacy, Medicaid agencies, CMS, and state insurance departments.
• Ability to understand business problems related to legal projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and lead or contribute to teams.
• Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal actions to meet business needs.
• Experience reviewing and revising contracts efficiently, including urgent turnaround times.
• Skill in preparing professional, external-facing legal documents and templates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven project management, prioritization, and organizational abilities.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to provide concise, well-rounded legal and regulatory guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 10 years of legal experience in healthcare regulatory and transactional law within managed care.
• Experience working with state or federal healthcare regulatory agencies such as CMS, NIH, FDA, Board of Pharmacy, OIG, or 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, especially pharmacy benefit management regulatory frameworks.
• 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), dependent on 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 available anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. hires.

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.
• The job posting will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected; it may close earlier due to volume of applicants.