Senior Counsel - Managed Care

Overview

A healthcare organization is seeking a US remote Senior Counsel – Managed Care to join their In-House Law Department. This role focuses on drafting and reviewing regulatory payor/provider contracts and collaborating closely with internal clients in the Payor Solutions department, Contract Administrators, other attorneys, functional leaders across the enterprise, and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate payor/provider contracts
• Provide legal support related to managed care law and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on contract and regulatory matters
• Summarize key legal issues clearly and succinctly for management
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to healthcare laws and regulations

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an in-house healthcare attorney with a clinical reference laboratory, ancillary provider, health plan/payor, or health system
• At least 2 years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating payor/provider contracts
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to commercial and governmental health insurers and plans, including provider contracts, networks, claims, reimbursement, and denials
• Admission to the state bar where practicing
• General knowledge of healthcare-related laws and regulations applicable to provider contracts and transactions involving ancillary providers, health plans, IPAs, and healthcare systems
• Familiarity with compliance laws such as Stark, Anti-Kickback, and HIPAA
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and nuances in managed care law and related operational issues
• Proficiency with legal research tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience as an in-house healthcare attorney with a clinical reference laboratory, ancillary provider, health plan/payor, or health system

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 to $177,000 annually (USD), based on skills, experience, education, internal equity, and market data
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on corporate and/or business segment performance and individual performance modifiers
• Potential discretionary short- and long-term incentive packages
• Comprehensive benefits for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employees working less than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are eligible for the 401(k) plan only
• Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO

Location

• This is a remote position based in the United States

Application Deadline

• Applications accepted through April 5, 2026

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is committed to inclusion and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), family or parental status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.