Assistant Counsel
About The Position
We’re seeking an Assistant Counsel to join our legal team. This position is well-suited for someone eager to build broad in-house experience and contribute as a flexible team player supporting evolving business needs. The Assistant Counsel will provide legal support across a range of matters, with a particular focus on government-regulated programs and health plan operations. As a valued member of our organization, you will help support our business operations by ensuring legal compliance and managing risk effectively. This role offers exposure to complex legal and regulatory issues, close collaboration with experienced in-house counsel and meaningful interaction with internal business partners.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited law school required
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain License within 1 year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience and/or coursework related to health care law, insurance law, ERISA, ACA, Medicare.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations or payer/provider issues strongly preferred, even if experience is introductory.
- Issue spotting judgment appropriate to experience level and demonstrated ability to escalate risks appropriately
- Intellectual curiosity and learning mindset
- Collaborative approach to providing client support
Responsibilities
- Provides legal support to in-house counsel and internal business partners on diverse issues of law that arise in the Company’s business operations.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, administrative rules, and case law relevant to health plans and government health programs.
- Prepares legal memoranda and opinions to apply legal knowledge to varying business situations.
- Drafts, negotiates, and reviews legal agreements.
- Drafts and reviews correspondence and other documents on behalf of the Company.
- Supports the Legal Department’s work with federal and state regulators, including research, drafting and preparation of regulatory filings and responses.
- Provides client training on timely and relevant legal issues.
- Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting health plans and government health programs and escalate key issues to senior counsel and business partners.
- Responds to administrative complaints and information requests and represents the Company in such matters.
- Negotiates settlements of disputes and administrative complaints.
- Assists with internal compliance initiatives and implementation of new legal or regulatory requirements.
- Provides support on developing legal issues and Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community.
- Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
- Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
- 401k match including an annual company contribution
- Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
- $98,092.00 - $156,947.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
