Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions

Elevance Health • Lubbock, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions Location: 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. Alternate locations may be considered. The ideal candidate will reside in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, New York, or Minnesota. 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. The Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions is responsible for supporting complex enterprise-wide sourcing and supply agreements with a focus on managed care procurement vendor agreements (Medicare, Medicaid) and related technology transactions such as Cloud, SaaS, and Software. How you will make an impact: Developing and negotiating a broad spectrum of complex vendor and supply technology transaction types, with experience in health care technology or managed care a plus. Advising on complex legal issues related to managed care contracting, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data rights, Health IT, and compliance with evolving privacy and information security laws and regulations as they pertain to vendor transactions. Working successfully with core partners in Procurement, Health Plan, and other business organizations, as well as liaising with business unit legal colleagues and groups such as Information Security, Privacy, Tax, Finance, and Corporate Development and providing advice and assistance to management and executives. Handling complex projects with broad organizational impact and moderate to high level of risk. Supervising outside counsel and managing associated budgets. Light travel may be required.

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

• 10 years or more of legal experience with managed care vendor transactions including as the primary attorney on major transactions preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly contract drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively present information to, and advise, senior management preferred.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team with a manager preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a complex corporate environment preferred.
• Knowledge of managed care industry strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and well organized preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and negotiating a broad spectrum of complex vendor and supply technology transaction types, with experience in health care technology or managed care a plus.
• Advising on complex legal issues related to managed care contracting, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data rights, Health IT, and compliance with evolving privacy and information security laws and regulations as they pertain to vendor transactions.
• Working successfully with core partners in Procurement, Health Plan, and other business organizations, as well as liaising with business unit legal colleagues and groups such as Information Security, Privacy, Tax, Finance, and Corporate Development and providing advice and assistance to management and executives.
• Handling complex projects with broad organizational impact and moderate to high level of risk.
• Supervising outside counsel and managing associated budgets.
• Light travel may be required.

Benefits

• In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• 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