Staff Attorney

GLOBALHEALTH HOLDINGS LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Remote

About The Position

GlobalHealth is seeking a Staff Attorney to manage, lead, and oversee legal matters and help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across its Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and other business segments. Reporting to the Legal Department, this role provides regulatory and legal guidance to the department and key areas of the organization. Responsibilities include contract review and records management, drafting legal opinions and memoranda, researching legal and compliance questions, and reviewing materials and company correspondence for compliance. The position is currently remote, subject to some state exclusions, and requires a reliable, secure internet connection and safeguards to protect confidential business information and Protected Health Information (PHI). Occasional travel, including some overnight travel, may be required. The Staff Attorney interacts with employees and management at all levels, delegated entities, agents, vendors, outside attorneys, and regulatory agency personnel.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
License to practice law in Oklahoma.
At least two years of experience.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to research complex legal and regulatory matters and provide recommendations or advice.
Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Reliable, secure internet connection for remote work.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license and ability to drive a car.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance and healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee in-house contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and editing written contracts in the contract management system.
Organize and ensure appropriate retention of documents.
Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide guidance and recommendations to employees and management.
Review marketing materials, outgoing correspondence, memoranda, and file documents for regulatory compliance.
Serve as a resource for legal and regulatory compliance matters.
Prepare written reports, legal memoranda, and correspondence.
Draft responses to regulatory agency requests, audits, and investigations.
Inform the supervisor of significant legal or regulatory compliance matters and concerns and make recommendations.
Investigate possible violations of laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, or the Code of Conduct and recommend appropriate action.
Serve as lead counsel in certain company disputes, including Independent Dispute Resolution and Administrative Law hearings.
Monitor changes in federal and state legislation and educate company stakeholders about changes that may affect operations.
Liaise with outside counsel on litigation and arbitration matters and between outside counsel and company leadership.
Maintain confidentiality of business information, including PHI, and follow company privacy and security policies.
Use reasonable and necessary safeguards to protect company records from unauthorized access, disclosure, or damage.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.