Associate General Counsel

Public Partnerships | PPL•Albany, NY

7d•$175,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at www.pplfirst.com). Duties & Responsibilities Job Summary The Associate General Counsel provides strategic legal counsel and day-to-day legal support across the organization, advising management on a wide range of corporate, transactional, regulatory, compliance, and operational matters. This role partners closely with business leaders to manage legal risk, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, support government procurement and healthcare-related activities, and oversee contract management, audits, and outside counsel. The Associate General Counsel plays a key role in enabling business operations while maintaining high standards of legal integrity and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Experience with governmental procurement processes.
Experience reviewing and drafting contractual documents.
Experience with state and federal information privacy and security requirements.
Familiarity with the health care marketplace, including the Medicaid regulatory structure.
Ability to draft clear and concise documents including policies, contracts and memoranda.
Ability to provide sound and well-reasoned legal and practical judgment and guidance.
Experience managing staff.
Excellent legal, writing, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn and manage the company’s contract management system
Education: Juris Doctor Degree and current license to practice law.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant transactional, corporate and compliance experience as an attorney.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house and/or large firm experience preferred.
Previous experience with Medicaid programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Risk Management Provide legal and practical guidance to management personnel on day-to-day legal matters including compliance with applicable contracts, laws and regulations; resolution of personnel issues; drafting and reviewing policies and procedures; and the application of information privacy and security requirements to the business environment.
Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, loan and debt agreements, litigation, etc.).
Monitor legislative and regulatory activity to identify and communicate changes impacting the company’s businesses
Perform other legal duties or functions as assigned.
Contracts & Commercial Transactions Draft, negotiate and/or review client and vendor contracts, license agreements, standard terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements, data transfer agreements and other contractual documents.
Administer the company’s contract management system.
Compliance, Privacy & Regulatory Support Review and advise on federal state and local procurement documents and processes.
Support compliance personnel in various operational activities, including provider applications, risk assessments, attestations, and internal investigations.
Draft and review company policies and procedures
Audit, Security & Information Technology Support Oversee and advise on program security and financial audits conducted by third parties.
Advise and assist with information technology implementations to ensure efficient functioning of the Legal Department.
External Counsel & Stakeholder Management Manage outside counsel.