Associate General Counsel

Blue Shield of California • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

This role primarily supports Stellarus and may advise on related matters within the Ascendiun Family of Companies, as appropriate. The Stellarus Legal Department provides legal guidance to the company and partners with its business leaders to promote legal and ethical behaviors in the achievement of the company’s mission. The Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel reports to the Stellarus VP, Chief Legal Officer. This is a senior legal advisor role with the opportunity to collaborate directly with business, product, technology and operations leaders while advising on the growth and evolution of the company. You will have primary responsibility for drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, along with advising on strategic initiatives, partnerships and alliances, and governance issues. The Stellarus legal team partners with the company’s leadership team to provide legal and strategic guidance across key priorities of the company. Successful candidates will be able to blend legal expertise, thought partnership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to craft viable solutions for a high-growth company along with efficient execution. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal guidance across all key Stellarus functions, working with senior business leaders across: Product, AI and Development, Operations, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, commercial contracts, and general corporate law guidance to the company's leadership team.
• Assist in other substantive legal areas and work with the company's leadership team, CLO, Privacy and Compliance and outside counsel on as needed.
• Provide thoughtful, creative and timely legal advice to various Stellarus business units.
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of leaders and functions, developing and maintaining strong relationships between the Stellarus Law Department, Stellarus business and technology leaders and across the Ascendiun Family of Companies’ legal teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed