Associate General Counsel Senior

Elevance Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel Senior will serve as the primary Legal subject matter expert on the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). In this cross-functional role, the Associate General Counsel 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 is hybrid and requires associates to work in-office three days per week. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of an office, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. Alternate locations may be considered for candidates within commuting distance. The role works with outside counsel and collaborates with leadership, business and Compliance partners, Public Affairs representatives, external trade groups, sales teams, and a MHPAEA steering committee.

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.
Ability to work in-office three days per week and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of an office, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Copilot, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Experience with ChatGPT and 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 the effects of regulatory changes.
Coordinate and advise on responses to complex federal Department of Labor and CMS audits on behalf of Anthem health plans and health plan clients.
Advise on state MHPAEA audits, annual filings, and ad hoc filings.
Assist and advise the business in 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.