Corporate Counsel II

Overview

This exempt position is based in the United States and offers a salary range of $156,148 to $281,067. Actual compensation will depend on experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of moderately complex to complex legal matters as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or designee.
• Provide legal guidance to internal business partners.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, settlement agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Assist with trial preparation and strategy.
• Review new legislation and analyze its applicability to business operations.
• Assist in corporate governance matters and corporate development initiatives.
• Participate in major legal actions and litigation efforts as needed.
• Direct and monitor external legal counsel.
• Respond to legal questions and provide guidance to internal teams such as Pharmacy Network, Contract Management, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Perform risk assessments and analyses to protect the organization against legal risks.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory requirements to ensure company-wide compliance.
• Keep current with emerging regulations, state and federal laws related to the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) industry.
• Provide updates and input to management regarding laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Client Interaction

• This role requires excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Respond promptly to client needs and requests.
• Solicit client feedback to improve service.
• Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with an active license to practice law in the United States.
• If residing in California, must be licensed to practice in California or registered with the State Bar of California as a Registered In-House Counsel.
• Minimum of 10 years of closely related legal experience.
• Experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management required.
• Experience with pharmacy networks, including pricing and contracts, required.
• Litigation management experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Strong analytical and risk analysis skills.
• Solid business acumen, judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on legal matters and sensitive issues.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret legal documents and present information effectively.

Competencies

• Composure
• Decision Quality
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Peer Relations
• Time Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Learning on the Fly
• Political Savvy

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration.
• Noise level is usually moderate (e.g., business office with computers and printers).

Location and Work Hours

• Position is based onsite at the San Diego headquarters or other company locations, or may be remote with management approval.
• Must provide adequate support to internal clients and be available for regular interactions and coordination.
• Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Flexibility required to work beyond traditional hours, including nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Travel

• May require domestic travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Incentive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.