Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Elevance Health • San Juan, PR

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions Location: #350 Carlos Chardon Avenue, Suite 805, San Juan, PR. This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. MMM Holdings, LLC is a company that provides Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans in Puerto Rico. Currently, MMM Holdings, LLC operates in Puerto Rico under Elevance Health, Inc. a leading health company dedicated to improving the quality of life of communities in the United States. Through its affiliated companies, they serve more than 118 million people. The Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions is responsible for developing and negotiating vendor contracts, and leveraging in-depth knowledge of a Medicaid and Medicare specialty or area of law to provide advice and recommendations to executives and management on highly complex contract transactions which have a broad organizational impact and high level of risk. Partners with clients to drive strategic outcomes and make complex decisions. This position includes responsibility for a high volume transaction practice for a Varity of agreements including Medicare and Medicaid related vendor agreements. How you will make an impact: Applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate legal projects. Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department. Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles. May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge. Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management. Routinely works on complex problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues. Assesses and mitigates risk. Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.

Requirements

• Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing outside counsel preferred.
• Fluent in written and verbal in English and Spanish preferred.
• Licensed to practice Law in Puerto Rico preferred.
• Experience with commercial vendor agreements preferred.
• Experience with Puerto Rico healthcare and Medicaid law preferred.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees