Associate General Counsel

Medical Access & Service Advantage•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

MASA is hiring an Associate General Counsel for a full-time role that may be remote anywhere in the U.S. or hybrid in South Florida. Reporting to the General Counsel, this senior legal partner will support the company’s products, market access, regulatory relationships, and significant disputes. The role combines strategic advice to executives with hands-on legal work and contributes to the development of an AI-enabled legal function. MASA has provided emergency medical transportation insurance since 1974 and serves more than 2 million members across the United States and the Caribbean. The company describes its culture as professional, friendly, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a focus on protecting families with compassion. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with product, distribution, claims, and operations teams; advise on legal and regulatory matters in business terms; and coordinate and coach the legal team on assigned matters. The position also supports MASA’s domestic and international operations and helps ensure responsible use of AI in legal work.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 8 years of progressive legal experience.
Substantial insurance regulatory experience, including ownership of multistate product filings from submission through approval and implementation.
Significant in-house experience at an insurance carrier, MGA, healthcare company, or other regulated business.
Experience advising executives directly and balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.
Ability to set priorities and remain effective with lean resources.
Ability to represent MASA’s position in difficult regulatory or executive discussions, including with state regulators, legislators, the NAIC, and NCOIL.
Experience managing outside counsel in litigation or disputes, evaluating exposure, and advising on resolution.
Hands-on use of AI in legal work and understanding of governance, confidentiality, and verification.
Familiarity with insurance regulators’ guidance on AI, such as the NAIC Model Bulletin.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Caribbean jurisdictions.
Background in a membership, subscription, or healthcare services business.
Track record of managing legal professionals and budgets in a growing legal function.
Experience with healthcare-related regulatory, consumer, claims, or payment matters.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned products through design review, multistate filings, objections, approval, and ongoing compliance.
Maintain a state-by-state view of product approvals, commitments, and deadlines.
Partner with the General Counsel on regulatory and legislative strategy.
Lead responses to department of insurance inquiries, examinations, and enforcement threats.
Prepare briefing materials for leadership, lobbyists, and trade associations.
Coordinate licensing and regulator matters for Caribbean and international operations.
Serve as senior legal partner to product, distribution, claims, and operations teams, advising early and translating legal and regulatory requirements into practical steps and alternatives.
Own strategy for assigned litigation, threatened claims, member complaints, and ambulance payment disputes.
Direct outside counsel on defenses, budgets, and settlement ranges, and resolve matters early when appropriate.
Handle day-to-day decisions within delegated authority and bring decision-ready recommendations on material issues to the General Counsel.
Coordinate and coach the legal team on assigned matters.
Use approved AI tools to support legal research, multistate comparisons, and drafting while protecting confidential and member information and verifying outputs.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonuses.
Comprehensive employee benefits programs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with highly rated carriers.
401(k) program with company match.
Paid time off.
Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Free MASA membership.
Professional and friendly company culture.
Flexible remote work anywhere in the U.S. or hybrid work in South Florida.
Opportunity to work directly alongside the General Counsel and help shape responsible AI use in a growing legal function.