Associate General Counsel Senior
About The Position
The Associate General Counsel Senior will serve as Elevance Health’s primary Legal subject matter expert on the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). In this cross-functional role, the attorney will advise business and Compliance partners across the Enterprise to help health plans maintain MHPAEA compliance, respond accurately to federal and state regulator investigations and audits, and provide appropriate member access to mental health and substance use disorder services. The position creates legal strategies and evaluates risks related to ongoing MHPAEA compliance, advises Elevance leadership and the MHPAEA steering committee on parity matters and regulatory changes, and coordinates responses to complex Department of Labor and CMS audits. It also advises on state audits and filings, reviews cost-of-care initiatives for mental health parity implications, develops tools to help sales teams respond to client and consultant inquiries, and engages with Public Affairs representatives and external trade groups on policy and enforcement developments. The role works with outside counsel. The position follows a hybrid work arrangement. The posting states that associates in this role are required to be in-office three days per week, with alternate locations potentially considered for candidates within commuting distance of an office. The position is listed as first shift and Director Equivalent.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Current license to practice law.
- At least 15 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure, including experience managing outside counsel, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Copilot, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Experience with ChatGPT.
- Experience with LexisNexis or Westlaw.
Responsibilities
- Create legal strategies and evaluate risks to support ongoing MHPAEA compliance efforts.
- Advise Elevance leadership and the MHPAEA steering committee on mental health parity issues, actions needed to maintain compliance, and effects of regulatory changes.
- Coordinate and advise on responses to complex federal Department of Labor and CMS audits for Anthem health plans and health plan clients.
- Advise on state MHPAEA audits, annual filings, and ad hoc filings.
- Assist and advise the business on reviewing and appropriately modifying cost-of-care initiatives that may affect mental health parity.
- Engage with sales teams and develop tools to help them respond to MHPAEA-related client and consultant inquiries.
- Meet regularly with Public Affairs representatives, external trade groups, and others to discuss federal and state policy as MHPAEA rules and enforcement are considered.
- Work with outside counsel.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
- Merit increases.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid Time Off.
- Incentive bonus programs, unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 401(k) matching.
- Life insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Financial education resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
