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, attorneys across the enterprise, and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate payor/provider contracts with a regulatory emphasis
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Payor Solutions, Contract Administrators, and legal teams
• Provide legal guidance on managed care law and related operational issues
• Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
• At least 2 years of experience as an in-house healthcare attorney with a clinical reference laboratory, ancillary provider, health plan/payor, or health system
• Minimum 2 years of experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating payor/provider contracts
• At least 2 years of experience with federal and state laws and regulations related to commercial and governmental health insurers and plans, including provider contracts, networks, claims, reimbursement, and denials

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience as an in-house healthcare attorney in relevant healthcare sectors

Additional Job Standards

• 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 Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA
• Strong attention to detail with ability to clearly summarize key legal issues for management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts and nuances in managed care law
• Proficiency with legal research tools and analysis
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 to $177,000 annually (USD), based on skills, experience, education, internal equity, and market data
• Eligibility for annual bonus based on corporate/business segment and individual performance
• Potential discretionary short- and long-term incentive packages
• Comprehensive benefits for employees working 20+ 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 eligible for 401(k) plan only
• Employees on a 7 on/7 off schedule eligible for all benefits except PTO/FTO

Location

• Remote (United States)

Application Deadline

• Applications accepted through March 20, 2026