Associate General Counsel - Litigation

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking an Associate General Counsel - Litigation to oversee defense and, when appropriate, affirmative litigation for health plans. The role involves internal investigation, strategic decision-making, and partnering with business teams and outside counsel to manage cases.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active license, and at least 9 years of industry or technical legal experience post-licensure, with preferred experience managing outside counsel and health law matters.

Qualifications

• Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure.
• Experience managing outside counsel strongly preferred.
• Experience managing litigation and investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages defensive and affirmative litigation for health plans.
• Provides risk assessment and guidance to business areas on legal issues.
• Partners with the business and outside counsel to manage cases.
• Provides litigation support to multiple areas and reports risks to management.

Skills

Litigation management

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Collaboration with business leaders

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license

Job description

Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Litigation 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. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. 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. The Associate General Counsel - Litigation is primarily responsible for managing defensive, and where appropriate, affirmative litigation for health plans. This includes internal fact investigation, strategic decision-making and partnering with the business and outside counsel to successfully manage the cases. This role also includes providing risk assessment and guidance to various business areas on a wide variety of issues as they arise. The role includes providing litigation support to our behavioral health, PBM, specialty pharmacies, benefits management company and the overpayment investigation and recovery areas. Works as a strategic partner and decision maker with more senior leaders, and manages work independently.

How you will make an impact:

Applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate legal projects. Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department. Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles. May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge. Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management. Routinely works on complex problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues. Assesses and mitigates risk. Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.

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:

Experience managing outside counsel strongly preferred. Extensive knowledge of health law issues and the health industry preferred. Experience working with business leaders preferred. Experience managing litigation and investigations preferred.

Salary and Locations:

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $172,880 to $311,184. Locations: California; Connecticut; Illinois; Maine; Massachusetts; Minnesota; New York, Virginia

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.

Additional Compensation Details:

* 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.

Job Level and Shift:

Job Level: Director Equivalent Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Job Family: LEG > Attorneys

Recruitment Policy:

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.

About Elevance Health:

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.

Hybrid Workforce Strategy:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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 should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. 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. Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Contract Worker Community Page:

Please visit the Contract Worker Community Page. Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.