Deputy General Counsel - Legal, Technology & Strategic Affairs

HealthPartners•Bloomington, MN

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring a Deputy General Counsel to serve as a senior member of the Law and Risk Management leadership team and a trusted advisor to executive leadership across HealthPartners and its related entities. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role provides strategic legal counsel, enterprise leadership, and operational oversight in support of the organization’s mission, business objectives, and long-term priorities. The Deputy General Counsel partners with the Chief Legal Officer on enterprise initiatives, legal operations, enterprise risk management, contracts and commitments governance, and strategic projects. The role advises on technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, including governance, policy development, regulatory considerations, and risk management. It also serves as managing attorney for the Legal Operations team, leading one direct report and providing broader indirect oversight, with dotted-line leadership to attorneys supporting innovation and privacy initiatives. This leader strengthens the Legal Department through governance frameworks, operational excellence, process improvement, and strategic planning. The position is hybrid, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday each week and remote-work flexibility on the remaining workdays. Additional onsite attendance may be needed. Core business hours are Monday through Friday. Compensation is $111.80–$167.70 per hour; pay may vary based on factors including education, experience, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity. Hired candidates may be eligible for additional role-based compensation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Active license to practice law and admission to Minnesota courts within six months of hire, or as otherwise approved by the Chief Legal Officer.
Ten years of progressively responsible legal experience, including substantial experience in healthcare, insurance, managed care, corporate transactions, employment law, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, technology, or related areas.
Five years leading or managing others in an in-house or equivalent setting.
Expertise in one or more substantive practice areas affecting HealthPartners operations.
Demonstrated leadership of large-scale organizational initiatives, enterprise projects, transactions, or transformational efforts in a highly regulated industry.
Strategic understanding of and interest in AI and digital transformation technologies, including associated risks and governance expectations.
Demonstrated experience leading legal professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and complex organizational initiatives.
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to healthcare delivery, managed care, insurance, corporate governance, and highly regulated industries.
Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to digital transformation technologies, including AI, specifically in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal counsel on sophisticated matters with significant organizational impact.
Strong organizational, project leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage long-term planning, budgets, and organizational priorities.
Strong technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and legal technology platforms, and ability to adapt to emerging digital and AI-enabled tools.

Nice To Haves

Executive leadership experience within an in-house legal function, healthcare organization, or major law firm, with responsibility for shaping legal strategy and advising senior leadership.
IAPP or AIGP certification.
Ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives that drive organizational change and strategic outcomes.
Experience advising senior leaders on artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technology risks and opportunities.
Understanding of financial management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent strategies.
Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and staying current on evolving industry trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

Provide in-depth legal analysis and risk-based counsel in assigned practice areas, consistent with organizational risk tolerance.
Conduct factual investigations, identify legal issues, perform legal research, and develop practical recommendations.
Develop and implement legal strategies and compliant solutions to business challenges in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.
Advise organizational leaders on legal, regulatory, operational, and strategic matters affecting HealthPartners and related entities.
Support system-wide strategic initiatives on behalf of the Chief Legal Officer and provide guidance to interdisciplinary teams and leadership groups.
Lead or support legal aspects of significant corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, affiliations, and enterprise initiatives.
Support legal operations initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, service delivery, technology utilization, and resource management.
Negotiate, draft, review, and revise sophisticated contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide oversight and guidance regarding significant organizational commitments, partnerships, vendor relationships, and contractual obligations.
Develop and implement best practices for contract management, legal workflows, and operational effectiveness.
Collaborate with organizational leaders to identify, assess, and manage legal, regulatory, operational, and strategic risks.
Support the Enterprise Risk Management framework and related risk assessment activities; help evaluate emerging risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
Promote a proactive and balanced approach to organizational risk management.
Provide legal guidance on digital transformation, technology implementation, data governance, and emerging technologies.
Coordinate with legal and compliance professionals to lead and support digital and AI initiatives.
Support development of organizational policies, governance structures, and risk management practices for artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies.
Monitor and advise on evolving requirements affecting digital health, data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled tools.
Partner with operational, technology, compliance, and business leaders to support responsible technology adoption and innovation.
Lead or participate in interdisciplinary teams, committees, and organizational initiatives; collaborate across the Law and Risk Management Department and other departments and entities.
Represent HealthPartners and related entities before regulatory agencies, government bodies, tribunals, and other external organizations as appropriate.
Manage outside counsel and related legal resources.
Develop expertise in additional practice areas and provide legal support across disciplines as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
Exercise supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, performance management, training, promotion, discipline, and staff development in accordance with organizational policies.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with HealthPartners’ values of passion, teamwork, integrity, and respect.
Provide leadership and direction for professional staff within the assigned unit.
Assist the Chief Legal Officer with staffing, budgeting, department planning, succession planning, and implementation of department best practices.
Provide managerial oversight of department operations as requested by, or in the absence of, the Chief Legal Officer.