Corporate Counsel I

Overview

This exempt-level Corporate Counsel I position involves handling a variety of legal matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or their designee. The role includes providing legal guidance to internal business partners, drafting and reviewing contracts and communications, supporting litigation strategy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to the healthcare and pharmacy benefit management industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diverse legal matters and corporate development initiatives, including contract review and litigation discovery.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on laws such as HIPAA, HITECH, and regulations related to privacy, licensing, insurance, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including service agreements, business associate agreements (BAAs), pharmacy contracts, vendor agreements, and settlement agreements.
• Support client contract negotiations and review RFP responses to minimize organizational risk.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Privacy Officer on regulatory requirements, legislation, and data privacy/security agreements.
• Advise teams on legal requirements and risks related to pharmacy benefit design, formulary management, and utilization management programs.
• Review and interpret agreements to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and legal standards.
• Prepare and examine contracts involving vendor services, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, and insurance.
• Perform risk assessments and analyses to protect the organization from legal risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments at state and federal levels and provide updates to management.
• Manage legal and enterprise-wide projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active license to practice law in the United States. Candidates residing in California must be licensed to practice in California or registered as In-House Counsel with the State Bar of California.
• Entry-level position; experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management, pharmacy, or healthcare industry is desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and ability to perform legal research.
• Strong analytical, risk analysis, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on legal matters and sensitive issues.
• Solid business acumen, judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Effective communication skills to interact with employees and management at all levels.
• Competencies include composure, decision quality, organizational agility, problem solving, customer focus, drive for results, peer relations, time management, dealing with ambiguity, learning agility, and political savvy.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to operate a computer and mouse, speak, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Typically a quiet office environment.
• Position is remote based from San Diego with some flexibility for occasional in-office work.

Working Hours

• Exempt position requiring flexibility to work beyond traditional hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Travel

• May require domestic travel and attendance at local conferences.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $102,260 - $178,955 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications).
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Incentive compensation.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Equal opportunity employer.