Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions

Elevance Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 187,616 - 307,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading health company seeks an Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions to oversee complex vendor agreements related to managed care. The ideal candidate should possess a JD, at least 9 years of legal experience, and excellent contract negotiation skills. This hybrid position requires some in-office presence in Indianapolis, IN, or other specified locations. A comprehensive benefits package includes 401k contributions, paid time off, and equity options, supporting professionals in their career growth while prioritizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires JD and current license to practice law.
• Minimum of 9 years of legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate vendor agreements.
• Advise on legal issues in managed care.
• Supervise outside counsel and manage budgets.

Skills

Legal experience

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered. The ideal candidate will reside in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, New York, or Minnesota.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Position

The Associate General Counsel - Commercial Vendor Transactions is responsible for supporting complex enterprise-wide sourcing and supply agreements with a focus on managed care procurement vendor agreements (Medicare, Medicaid) and related technology transactions such as Cloud, SaaS, and Software.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Developing and negotiating a broad spectrum of complex vendor and supply technology transaction types, with experience in health care technology or managed care a plus.
• Advising on complex legal issues related to managed care contracting, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data rights, Health IT, and compliance with evolving privacy and information security laws and regulations as they pertain to vendor transactions.
• Working successfully with core partners in Procurement, Health Plan, and other business organizations, as well as liaising with business unit legal colleagues and groups such as Information Security, Privacy, Tax, Finance, and Corporate Development and providing advice and assistance to management and executives.
• Handling complex projects with broad organizational impact and moderate to high level of risk.
• Supervising outside counsel and managing associated budgets.
• Light travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities And Experiences

• 10 years or more of legal experience with managed care vendor transactions including as the primary attorney on major transactions preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly contract drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively present information to, and advise, senior management preferred.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team with a manager preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a complex corporate environment preferred.
• Knowledge of managed care industry strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and well organized preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail skills preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $187,616 to $307,008.

Locations: Minnesota; New York.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
• Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations.
• No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans.
• The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.