Associate General Counsel

SCAN; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range of $180,000 to $280,000

Annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off and holidays

Excellent 401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare organization in Long Beach is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice primarily for Medicare Advantage plans. Responsibilities include managing litigation phases, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience, a Juris Doctor degree, and a strong knowledge of healthcare law. This hybrid role involves on-site work twice a week, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, combining law firm and in-house experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state healthcare law.
• Experience in managing outside counsel and legal budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation and represent the organization.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts.
• Conduct internal investigations and legal research.

Skills

Civil litigation

Contract negotiation

Healthcare law expertise

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. We are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity. The Associate General Counsel will serve as legal advisor to SCAN Group’s Medicare Advantage plans and integrated care delivery organizations, providing practical, business-minded legal advice. This role is hybrid, with on-site days twice per week (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays) at SCAN’s headquarters in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide strategic direction on all phases of litigation, including labor and employment, provider reimbursement, vendor disputes, and general liability disputes.
• Directly represent SCAN in administrative proceedings and some arbitrations or litigation.
• Draft, review, advise, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including vendors, providers (hospital, primary care, specialist, ancillary providers, telehealth, etc.), payors, and grants.
• Conduct internal investigations into compliance, regulatory, employment, and operational matters, coordinating fact finding, preparing investigative reports, and partnering with outside counsel on investigations.
• Perform legal research and provide regulatory counsel on issues relating to health plan and medical group operations, federal and state healthcare laws (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, licensing, scope of practice), PACE programs, Medicare, Medicaid, telehealth, etc.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel, including setting case strategy, reviewing work product, and managing legal spend to ensure cost-effective, high-quality results.
• Provide well-informed and timely legal advice on a variety of complex and sensitive matters.
• Monitor and research market and industry trends related to the organization’s business activities; anticipate changes and keep management informed with recommended preparatory actions.
• Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to develop and maintain relationships with SCAN business units and affiliates.
• Support SCAN’s strategic objectives and mission-driven work, including an openness to AI as a transformational tool.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar, or eligibility to practice as Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, which may be a combination of top-tier firm and in-house at an established legal department.
• Substantial civil litigation, including arbitration and administrative proceedings, is required.
• Ability to directly represent SCAN in administrative hearings and smaller litigation and arbitrations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex vendor contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare law related to managed care, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute) preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to multitask.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to change and master new skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor suitable for interaction with all levels of the organization; ability to maintain confidentiality; ethical, mission-driven.

What’s in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $180,000.00 to $280,000.00 annually
• Work Mode: Hybrid, on-site days twice per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) at SCAN’s headquarters in Long Beach, California
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) plus 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to contribute to a team making a difference for members and the community

We’re always looking for talented people to join our team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now.

Equal Opportunity

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or perception, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. This contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay or disclosing pay information, except as permitted by law. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).