Sr Assoc General Counsel

Position is Eligible for Remote / Work from Home Opportunity
Department:
Legal
- General Counsel
Job Grade: E17

As a condition of employment physical work location must be in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

The Senior Associate General Counsel serves as a key legal advisor, delivering high-level legal support and strategic counsel across Noridian. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. Senior Associate General Counsel combines deep legal expertise with strong communication and problem solving to identify and navigate complex legal issues and drive informed decision‑making.

• Provides high-level legal counsel and strategic advice on matters related to contracting, healthcare compliance, employment law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Leads and manages complex legal projects and initiatives across the organization; represents the Legal Department in cross‑functional meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates legal risk within the company, collaborating with internal departments to balance operational needs and company risk tolerance.
• Provides oversight and support for the contracting function, managing operational execution while drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts and legal documents. Also oversees litigation matters and delivers related support.
• Supports growth team in procurement and other activities, including pursuit opportunities, risk and conflict assessment and partner relationships and agreements.
• Supports internal investigations and responses to audits, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries; manages and/or supports company litigation matters and litigation support relating to company clients.
• Supports the General Counsel in overseeing legal department operations and mentoring junior legal team members.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations; advises on the impact of such changes on the organization.

• Other duties as assigned

• Experience with federal healthcare programs and agencies such as CMS, HHS, or VA.
• 5 years of experience in a government contracting, particularly with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant experience.
• 5 years of contracting experience, including IP and technology experience. This is included within the minimum 8 years of overall minimum required experience.
• Experience with HIPAA and state privacy laws.
• Understanding of federal procurement laws, healthcare regulations and corporate compliance.

• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone use
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent lifting to 20 pounds
• Infrequent stooping

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS…