Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Elevance Health•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$181,524 - $298,218•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel - Litigation is primarily responsible for managing a large litigation caseload, working closely with outside litigation counsel and internal business staff and leaders. In addition, this role is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects developed in response to clients’ overall objectives and needs and working as a strategic partner and decision maker with more senior leaders. 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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 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.

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

Healthcare experience preferred.
Experience managing and owning case load preferred.
Experience managing outside counsel strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a large litigation caseload.
Works closely with outside litigation counsel and internal business staff and leaders.
Provides legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects developed in response to clients’ overall objectives and needs.
Works as a strategic partner and decision maker with more senior leaders.
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.
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.