Associate General Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership by offering strategic legal counsel on employment issues, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, and operational initiatives.

• Oversee legal functions such as contract negotiation and administration, procurement compliance, corporate transactions, intellectual property issues, litigation support, and governance activities.

• Provide legal advice on employment issues, regulatory compliance, policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Manage corporate legal tasks, including intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, financing agreements, litigation, and governance matters.

• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes and inform stakeholders about business implications and necessary actions.

• Draft, negotiate, review, and manage client, vendor, licensing, confidentiality, data transfer, and other commercial agreements.

• Review and provide guidance on federal, state, and local procurement regulations, contract compliance, and bidding processes.

• Administer the contract management system and supervise outside counsel.

• Support compliance initiatives through risk assessments, provider applications, attestations, internal investigations, and regulatory actions.

• Advise on information privacy, data security, program security, and third-party financial and compliance audits.

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to implement legal technology solutions and enhance operational efficiency.

• Supervise one or more Assistant General Counsels and/or paralegals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience with government procurement processes.

• Proficient in reviewing and drafting contractual documents.

• Knowledge of state and federal information privacy and security regulations.

• Familiarity with the healthcare marketplace, including Medicaid regulatory frameworks.

• Ability to draft clear and concise documents such as policies, contracts, and memoranda.

• Capacity to provide sound, well-reasoned legal and practical judgment and advice.

• Experience in managing staff.

• Strong legal, writing, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to learn and manage the company’s contract management system.

• Juris Doctor degree.

• Current license to practice law.

• At least 10 years of relevant transactional, corporate, and compliance experience as an attorney.

• Previous in-house and/or large firm experience is preferred.

• Prior experience with Medicaid programs is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.