Associate Counsel, Manager

Inland-Empire-Health-Plan-; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,128 - 204,214; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site fitness center

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Wellness programs

457(b) retirement with match

Pet care insurance

Job summary

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is seeking an experienced Associate Counsel to support the organization’s regulatory and compliance goals. The role involves legal research, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid work arrangement with onsite presence in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Requires a JD, active California Bar, and 5+ years of legal experience, including HIPAA/privacy Law exposure and potential litigation background.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years or more of legal practice or in-house experience as an attorney required
• Experience with HIPAA HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws and regulations
• Litigation experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with cross functional areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar groups
• Prior in-house experience in a public entity, managed care organization or health system
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Active, unrestricted license to practice law from the State Bar of California required

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and executive briefings on a variety of legal topics as directed by leadership
• Draft and respond to discovery, review motions, memorandums and other work product by outside counsel and provide insight on legal strategy
• Attend meetings with business units and recommend appropriate legal strategies and actions to meet IEHP’s needs
• Provide strategic advice on legal impact of new or proposed legislation or regulatory changes
• Handle cross-disciplinary legal matters in collaboration with regulatory and business attorneys
• Collaborate with staff across units to maintain strong relationships within IEHP
• Ensure PHI privacy and security in line with HIPAA compliance
• Perform other duties to support Health Plan operations

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA knowledge

Privacy laws

Litigation experience

In-house counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar License

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

What you can expect!

Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to anauthentic experience!

The IEHP Legal team strives to provide best in class service to the organization by ensuring accurate, timely and relevant legal review with practical, business sensitive recommendations.

Under the direction of Legal Department leadership, the Associate Counsel will be responsible for legal research and advice to support the organization’s operational, legal, compliance and regulatory goals. The Associate Counsel is a business partner, engaging with departments to understand their issues that may have both legal and business impacts. The position requires the ability to demonstrate sound judgment, organizational skills and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment.

Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Additional Benefits

Perks

IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members, but we also aim to match our team members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.

• Competitive salary
• State of the art fitness center on-site
• Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
• Career advancement opportunities and professional development
• Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
• CalPERS retirement
• 457(b) option with a contribution match
• Paid life insurance for employees
• Pet care insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandum and executive briefings on a variety of legal topics as directed by leadership.
• Draft and respond to discovery, review motions, memorandums and other work product by outside counsel and provide insight and recommendations on legal strategy.
• Attend meetings with business units and recommend appropriate legal strategies and courses of action to meet IEHP’s needs.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel on the legal impact of new or proposed local, state, federal or managed care legislation or changes in government agency requirements or processes that impact IEHP in the administration of its programs.
• Handle cross-disciplinary legal matters in collaboration with regulatory and business attorneys and other professionals and paraprofessionals.
• Work collaboratively with a broad range of staff, developing and maintaining strong relationships between the IEHP legal department and IEHP’s other business units.
• Ensure the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined in IEHP’s policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance.
• Any other duties as required ensuring Health Plan operations are successful.

Qualifications

Education & Requirements

• Five plus (5+) years or more of legal practice or in-house experience as an attorney required
• Experience with HIPAA HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws and regulations
• Litigation experience is strongly preferred
• The ideal candidate will have experience with other cross functional areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar groups
• The ideal candidate will have prior in-house experience in a public entity, managed care organization or health system
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school required
• Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered license to practice law from the State Bar of California required

Key Qualifications

• Must have a valid California Driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
• Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points
• Understanding and knowledge in the following areas:
  • Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to public entities in California.
  • All phases of litigation, regulatory actions and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation strategy in California and Federal courts and/or arbitration
  • Health plan licensing, regulatory compliance, managed care operations, and provider and government contracts
  • HIPAA HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism, maturity, discretion and integrity in dealing with individuals at all levels in the organization, particularly with executive leadership. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong legal research skills, including proficiency with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw
• Proven ability to:
  • Provide superior legal advice and counsel to the organization regarding complex issues.
  • Communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person and in writing with leadership, internal teams and external partners and counsel
  • Manage multiple demands, respond effectively within tight deadlines
  • Exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations
  • Cultivate trusting relationships with all levels of leadership and external partners

Work Model Location

This position is on a hybrid work schedule. (Mon & Fri - remote, Tues - Thurs onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.)

Pay Range

USD $154,128.00 - USD $204,214.40 /Yr.