Associate Counsel

Point C

6d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Point C is a National third-party administrator (TPA) with local market presence that delivers customized self-funded benefit programs. Our commitment and partnership means thinking beyond the typical solutions in the market – to do more for clients – and take them beyond the standard “Point A to Point B.” We have researched the most effective cost containment strategies and are driving down the cost of plans with innovative solutions such as, network and payment integrity, pharmacy benefits and care management. There are many companies with a mission. We are a mission with a company. This role will focus primarily on the review, assessment, and negotiation of customer-facing and vendor contracts, including Administrative Services Agreements (ASAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and third-party vendor agreements. The Associate Attorney will provide legal guidance on contractual risk, regulatory compliance, and fiduciary considerations in a highly regulated healthcare and ERISA environment. This role partners closely with executive leadership, Compliance, Sales, Vendor Management, and Operations to ensure contractual terms accurately reflect regulatory requirements, operational realities, and the company’s risk tolerance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
3–6 years of legal experience with a focus on contracts, healthcare, insurance, or regulated services
Experience reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, ERISA, and Worker’s Compensation
Ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and sound legal judgment
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a TPA, health plan, cost-containment, insurance, or healthcare services organization preferred
Familiarity with administrative services models and self-funded health plans preferred
Experience with vendor agreements involving PHI and downstream compliance obligations preferred
Exposure to DOL audits, regulatory inquiries, or healthcare compliance programs preferred

Responsibilities

Review, assess, and negotiate customer-facing contracts, including ASAs, BAAs, amendments, and addenda
Review and negotiate vendor and subcontractor agreements, including network, PBM, stop-loss, analytics, and cost-containment service agreements
Identify legal, regulatory, and business risks in contract terms and provide practical recommendations
Draft and revise contract provisions related to: ERISA fiduciary and non-fiduciary status HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification Indemnification and limitation of liability Audit rights, correction rights, termination, and dispute resolution
Ensure consistency across contract documents, proposals, and operational practices
Support complex or non-standard negotiations and escalate material risks to leadership as appropriate
Monitor regulatory developments impacting contracts and recommend updates to templates and playbooks
Provide guidance on acceptable contract positions and negotiation strategies
Collaborate with Compliance to align contractual obligations with policies and procedures
Partner with Finance on fee structures, reimbursement terms, and risk allocation
Support leadership with summaries of key contract risks and recommended mitigation strategies
Develop, review, and maintain standard contract templates, fallback language, and negotiation playbooks
Support contract governance, approval frameworks, and escalation protocols