Assistant General Counsel - Litigation (Hybrid) in Baltimore, MD - CareFirst

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide full-service legal support with emphasis on regulatory, compliance, litigation and employment law. The role represents the company before the MIA and OAH, drafts memoranda, and counsels management on complex legal matters.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor, bar admission in MD or DC within one year, and at least one year of legal experience, including health care or regulatory work.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in the legal field.
• Health care, regulatory, or relevant base of experience required.
• Preferred: regulatory experience; ERISA/health/managed care, bankruptcy, employment law, litigation or arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal services focusing on regulatory, compliance, litigation and employment law.
• Represent the company before regulatory bodies such as MIA and OAH; manage hearings, subpoenas and court documents.
• Advise management and participate in intercompany committees on legal matters and governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission MD or DC within 1 year

Job description

PURPOSE:
The Assistant General Counsel provides a complete range of legal services in support of the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation General Counsel, and the Division(s), Department(s), and/or specialized areas of legal practice to which the position is assigned with a focus on regulatory, compliance, litigation, and employment law. This position serves as the primary attorney representing the company before the MIA and OAH.

Essential Functions

• Assembles the files, prepares witnesses and exhibits, and handles regulatory hearings independently. Prior experience with health insurance industry preferred.
• Handles lawsuits in Maryland District Court and Circuit Courts. May also be responsible for representing the company before other regulators including, but not limited to the EEOC, MCCR, NLRB, DCOHR or other state or local equivalent.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and/or their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law; evaluates divisional and departmental initiatives and represents the company’s legal interests on intercompany management committees; researches, analyzes and writes legal memoranda and provides legal guidance on a wide variety of legal, regulatory, contractual, compliance, corporate governance and operational matters, including the interpretation and implementation of legislation; assists with and/or supports representation of the company’s legal interests by interfacing with opposing counsel and regulatory agencies on issues having significant impact on company operations and/or finances.
• Supports Litigation General Counsel, employment counsel, and Special Investigations Unit as necessary.
• Independently handles mediations and arbitrations.
• Reviews subpoenas, garnishments, and other court issued documents for legal sufficiency and provides direction to legal support staff to ensure that the company respond in an appropriate manner. Oversees the filing of proofs of claim in bankruptcy matters to ensure that the company’s financial interests are adequately protected, as well as supports Deputy General Counsel by analyzing business operations and recommending and implementing processes to maximize effectiveness of legal resources. Provides guidance to Paralegals and Legal Assistants with respect to legal research projects and drafting of memoranda.

Qualifications

Education Level: Juris Doctor

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year

Experience

• 1 year experience in the legal field. Health care, regulatory, or an otherwise relevant base of experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of regulatory experience; a minimum of 1 year in ERISA/health/managed care issues and experience in bankruptcy, employment law, litigation and/or arbitration preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently.