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

ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC - Association of Corporate Counsel in Maryland seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services supporting regulatory, compliance, litigation and employment matters. The role represents the company before state regulators and handles hearings, lawsuits, and related administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will hold a Juris Doctor, be eligible for admission to the MD or DC Bar within one year, and have at least one year of legal experience in healthcare,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Bar admission to MD or DC within 1 year.
• Minimum 1 year in healthcare/regulatory law.

Responsibilities

• Handle regulatory hearings and lawsuits in Maryland.
• Advise management on diverse legal matters and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the company before regulators such as EEOC, MCCR, NLRB and other authorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

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:

• Assemble 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.