Overview
This role involves serving as General Counsel to support the implementation of a Medicare health insurance agency's Compliance program. The position requires advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to health insurance agencies, including HIPAA and TCPA.
Responsibilities
- Work independently to assist the Compliance Department with the Compliance program implementation.
- Research and provide legal advice on applicable laws and regulations impacting health insurance agencies.
- Conduct contract reviews and draft legal documents as assigned.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with legal requirements.
- Escalate compliance and privacy concerns to senior legal leadership.
- Provide oversight in assessing product, compliance, privacy, or operational risks and contribute to risk management strategies.
- Assist in managing litigation as needed.
- Contribute to the annual Compliance Work Plan.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of compliance trends and applicable laws to ensure adherence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
Role Competencies
- Results oriented
- Risk assessment and interpretation
- Adaptability
- Ethical conduct
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Relationship building and people skills
- Commitment to career
- Detail oriented
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to at least one state bar in good standing.
- Minimum of 5 years of related legal experience.
- Healthcare compliance and privacy certifications are a plus.
Skills and Specialties
- Thorough understanding of HIPAA and TCPA.
- Prior experience in health insurance compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and acute listening skills.
- Excellent legal research abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures and personalities.
- Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, responsive, and align with organizational priorities.
- Self-motivated.
Conditions
- Work environment noise level is usually moderate.
- Occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds.
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Physical activities may include standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, or smelling.
- Frequent activities include sitting, using hands to handle or feel, talking, and hearing.
Compensation and Benefits
- Remote work environment with equipment provided.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits after a short waiting period.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Generous paid time off and additional company holiday break.
- Annual volunteer time off and donation matching program.
- Life insurance and employee assistance program.
- Maternity and parental leave.
- Training programs and ongoing career support.
- Diverse and inclusive culture.
- Optional enrollment in HSA/FSA, AD&D, spousal/dependent life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, travel assist, and legal plans.
Security Responsibilities
- Operate in alignment with policies and standards.
- Report security incidents.
- Complete assigned training.
- Protect assigned organizational assets.
Location
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.