Vice President, Associate General Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Offer legal counsel and strategic assistance to Centene’s Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Duals programs.

• Act as the primary legal advisor for Wellcare, Centene’s Medicare brand.

• Provide guidance to business and compliance teams on healthcare laws, regulations, and directives affecting Medicare.

• Conduct research, analysis, and interpretation of intricate healthcare regulatory standards related to Medicare operations, risk adjustment, MLR, quality, stars, and agent/broker issues.

• Assume greater responsibility for national and/or company-wide legal initiatives.

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, policies, procedures, and related documentation.

• Deliver practical legal advice for the implementation of new laws, regulations, business initiatives, policies, procedures, and operational workflows.

• Oversee provider disputes.

• Collaborate with product leaders, Compliance, Population Health, Network, Finance, and other business executives to identify risks, formulate practical solutions, and facilitate timely decision-making.

• Manage outside legal counsel as required to ensure efficient and high-quality legal services.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Adhere to all policies and standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) is mandatory.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in health law is required.

• At least 2 years of experience in managing risk adjustment matters, including audits and complex vendor relationships is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Medicare Stars is preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience advising on Medicare bids and benefit structures is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience is preferred.

• Bar Admission and current good standing are required.

• Equivalent experience through achievements that demonstrate applicable knowledge, duties, scope, and skills reflective of this position may be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401K retirement plan.

• Stock purchase opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Paid time off in addition to holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, field, or office schedules.

• Additional incentive options may be included in the overall compensation package.