Associate General Counsel, Western Region - Remote

Overview

A legal position is available within the West Region Network Legal Team supporting the development and management of a major healthcare provider network. This role involves negotiating provider contracts, managing pre-litigation disputes, and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives related to provider networks, including affordability projects and new product expansions. The position offers remote work flexibility anywhere in the U.S., with a requirement for in-office presence at least four days per week for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for network markets in the West Region, including California
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across the organization
• Counsel leadership on structuring and executing relationships with healthcare providers
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts with large healthcare provider partners
• Manage dispute resolution, support arbitration proceedings, and draft settlement agreements
• Develop deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and provider network operations

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Licensed to practice law in one or more states
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience advising senior leadership on legal matters
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience working in highly regulated industries
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a legal team
• Strong work ethic and proven ability to deliver results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to evaluate legal options to meet business needs
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing pre-litigation matters
• Familiarity with capitated provider arrangements and contracts
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory agencies
• Understanding of healthcare benefit coverage, health insurance, and managed care industry
• Knowledge of relevant federal and West Region state laws and regulations
• 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 local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution
• Benefits subject to eligibility requirements

Location

• Remote work allowed anywhere in the U.S.
• Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. hires must work in-office at least four days per week

Additional Information

• The position will be posted for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected
• Drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion
• Candidates will be redirected to the employer's job board to apply; all information collected there is subject to that site's terms and privacy policies