Senior Assistant General Counsel; Hybrid

Overview

Senior Assistant General Counsel - (Hybrid)

The Assistant General Counsel II provides a complete range of highly specialized legal services in support of the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Director, Managing Assistant General Counsel, and executive management in the Division(s) to which the Assistant General Counsel is assigned, and may represent Care First, Inc., its subsidiaries, and/or affiliates ("the Corporation") in litigation brought by and/or against it.

The Senior position is expected to work independently and provide high-level executive support. This position will support the Company's care delivery operations, including comprehensive representation of various provider entities.

• Provides written and oral advice directly to executive management and/or their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law. Analyzes and provides legal guidance on regulatory, contractual and operational matters, including interpretation and implementation of legislation. Provides clear, succinct, and actionable written advice to key executive stakeholders that reflects full understanding of the pertinent operations of the Division(s) to which assigned.
  
  Renders legal guidance to counsel supporting other Divisions in specialized areas of expertise.
• Provides advice and counsel on contractual matters, including issues arising from alliances and partnerships with, and investments in, start-up and established companies. Provides strategic analysis of available alternatives and associated legal risks. Drafts, analyzes, and negotiates contracts and complex agreements involving multiple companies and significant financial resources with outside vendors. Represents the Company in disputes and/or negotiations arising from contractual relationships and/or performance.
• Provides advice and counsel directly to executive management and/or their designees on all legal issues affecting the Division(s) to which assigned and assists in development of business strategies within legal constraints. Provides strategic direction and guidance to Associate General Counsel and legal support staff based on corporate initiatives and allocates resources based on established priorities. Evaluates divisional initiatives and represents the Corporation's legal interests on intercompany management/executive committees.
• Represents the Corporation's legal interests by interfacing with opposing counsel and regulatory agencies on issues having significant impact on company operations and/or finances. Supports clients in managing communications with external parties in areas of conflict. Builds and maintains key regulatory relationships related to matters that primarily affect the Division assigned. Represents the company on legal issues arising from regulatory investigations, subpoenas, or external audits.
• Manages the operations of the area(s) of the Legal Department assigned, including directing internal/external customers to appropriate areas of the company and/or legal department, as appropriate. Manages Associate General Counsel and/or legal support staff, including supervision of attorneys or staff, conducting performance evaluations and resolving personnel related issues, at one or more sites in addressing the needs of the Division(s) and/or in representing the corporations in legal proceedings brought by and against the Corporation.
• Provides legal guidance to executive management regarding corporate governance issues and corporate transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and/or investments. May perform corporate secretarial duties for subsidiary board(s), as appropriate.

• Education Level: Juris Doctor
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year Required
• Experience:
  
  8 years experience as an attorney required and at least 3 years experience as a lawyer representing clients in health care, insurance, health related technology, information technology, government contracting, or related field. Candidates with fewer than the required years of experience as an attorney, but other significant experience in a legal position, may be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in advising clients in a complex regulatory environment. Demonstrated leadership within a legal department or organization. Prior experience managing other attorneys or legal support staff.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills And Abilities
  
  (KSAs):
• Experience and knowledge in the areas to be supported is essential.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently.
• Effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service…