Job Description:

Associate General Counsel I-IIWork Remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or UtahPrimary Job PurposeThe Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to all divisions within the corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates to contribute effectively toward accomplishment of corporate objectives. There are two separate Associate General Counsel positions-one newly created position and one that is open. The primary focus of the first position includes supporting the drafting of agreements with employer group clients, along with handling legal inquiries related to commercial health plan products and services. A key responsibility of this position is interpreting federal laws/regulations that apply to health insurance issuers and health plans, such as the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, and ERISA.The primary focus of the second position includes supporting a busy and active strategic sourcing department and reviewing and drafting complex commercial contracts for multiple entities within a mature insurance holding system. Successful candidates will also bring a collaborative approach to solving legal, regulatory, and contractual challenges while striving toward health care innovation and corporate strategic goals.General Functions and OutcomesAdvises officers and employees on general corporate legal mattersResponds to requests from various divisions of the corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates dealing with corporate legal matters.Ensures that legal documents and contracts are legally sufficient, complete, well written and understandable.Assures that the corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are adequately represented for legal issues including business policies, contracts and against actual and threatened litigation.Reviews and/or drafts new or modified policies, contracts, and other documents.Makes compromise settlement decisions within authority limits set by the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer.Develops and maintains professional competence.Selects outside counsel to represent on various matters and may manage outside counsel as well as the legal issue.Performs other legal, administrative or management functions as directed by General Counsels or Chief Legal Officer.Minimum RequirementsDemonstrated knowledge of laws pertaining to health plans and health insurance.Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal corporate and insurance regulations and compliance standards.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, including management staff and officers.Demonstrated ability to provide thorough analysis on legal issues, meet deadlines and follow through on assignments.Demonstrated competency to manage large volumes of information and priorities.Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed aboveAssociate General Counsel must be a graduate of an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in the state where the position is based or ability to become licensed in a reasonable period of time.To be considered for an Associate General Counsel I position, successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience as an attorney in corporate, government or law firm or equivalent experience which may be satisfied by excellent academic credentials and/or other experience/knowledge that demonstrated required skill set.To be considered for an Associate General Counsel II position, successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience as an attorney in corporate, government or law firm or equivalent experience which may be satisfied by excellent academic credentials and/or other experience/knowledge that demonstrated required skill set.Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration, Etc.Law Degree and licensed to practice in a relevant jurisdiction or the ability to apply and obtain a full license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction soon after hire.