Chief Compliance Officer

Overview

A managed care organization serving 46 counties in North Carolina is seeking a General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer. This executive-level role provides comprehensive legal and compliance oversight, focusing on Medicaid managed care for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities populations. The position is remote within North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief legal officer and member of the Executive Team
• Research, review, evaluate, and analyze federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to operations
• Manage appeals of agency actions by providers and members
• Provide legal oversight of contracting with state/local agencies, providers, vendors, and other entities
• Oversee and direct litigation and legal disputes involving the organization
• Review and revise policies, procedures, forms, templates, and correspondence; monitor compliance
• Advise staff on legal issues, disputes with enrollees, providers, vendors, or stakeholders
• Manage public policy, governmental, and legislative affairs
• Conduct internal compliance monitoring
• Oversee vendor integration and management
• Manage commercial contracts
• Supervise the appeals unit handling in-house reviews of agency decision appeals
• Prepare employees for depositions and court appearances; respond to subpoenas
• Coordinate with judicial and legal authorities
• Oversee responses to public records requests and external information requests
• Manage subcontracting of Tailored Plan core services ensuring adherence to contracts and regulations

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible legal experience in healthcare, managed care, or government representing a health plan or provider
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience
• Licensed attorney in good standing in North Carolina
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Residency within North Carolina
• Ability to travel within the service area as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in Medicaid, managed care, behavioral health, and/or administrative law

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $252,000 - $352,807
• Typical working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with flexible scheduling and management approval
• Work-from-home options available
• Health insurance with no premium for employee coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 24 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 paid holidays in the first year
• North Carolina Local Government Retirement Pension (defined-benefit plan)
• 401(k) with 5% employer match and immediate vesting
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Quarterly stipend for remote work supplies

Location

• Remote within North Carolina

Application Deadline

• Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Application Instructions

Submit your application and resume including:

• Employer name, dates of service (month/year), average hours worked per week, and essential job duties
• Education details (degree type, date awarded, institution, field of study)
• Licensure/certification information

Applicants will be notified regarding their application status. All candidates must pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

This employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.