General Counsel

Position Purpose: Provide legal advice and services including advising management concerning state and federal legislation, regulations and other requirements applicable to business unit’s activities and initiatives. Review regulations, RFPs and other documents affecting such activities, and identifying and appropriately responding to regulatory risks or opportunities.

Serve as a resource to business unit for research and interpretation of specific healthcare policies and regulations
Provide legal advice to business unit to define and develop solutions to regulatory requirements that impact various product lines and programs
Support Government Relations and Compliance functions, by assessing and translating complex legislation, rules and regulations into understandable information and facilitating analysis of compliance and implementation implications
Review, draft and negotiate contracts, policies and procedures and related documents
Collaborate with outside counsel and direct, monitor and develop legal strategies in connection with litigation and arbitration disputes
Direct and conduct training and preventative law activities
Collaborate with Corporate Legal function to ensure consistency across the company
Qualifications:

Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited law school with at least 5 years of experience and admitted into a state bar. Managed care experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicaid insurance, state insurance and HMO regulations preferred. Experience with government contract law or health law a plus.

License/Certificates: State Bar and currently in good standing.