Deputy General Counsel, Litigation - REMOTE

Prime Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 217,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Therapeutics is seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Litigation to lead our litigation strategy and manage all aspects of legal disputes. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and significant experience in healthcare law and regulatory compliance. This remote position offers a salary range of $217,000 to $369,000, with responsibilities including providing legal guidance to leadership and overseeing litigation matters. Join our mission to enhance health outcomes through effective legal support.

Qualifications

• Must have 15 years of relevant work experience, including 12 years as an attorney.
• 5 years in managed care or health care sectors.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy and manage legal disputes.
• Advise senior leaders on complex legal issues.
• Mentor attorneys and support staff, ensuring effective collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Legal strategy development

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare law

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do notlose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

Job Posting Title Deputy General Counsel, Litigation - REMOTEJob Description

The Deputy General Counsel Litigation leads the company’s litigation strategy, manages all aspects of legal disputes and ensures effective resolution. The position provides direction and leadership to non-lawyer and lawyer professionals and is a key member of the legal department’s leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of attorneys and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Oversee all company litigation matters, including commercial, employment, anti-trust, and federal and state regulatory inquiries
• Develop and implement litigation and risk management strategies that align with Prime’s business objectives, mitigate risk and protect the company’s brand and business
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on the most complex legal scenarios
• Select, manage, and evaluate external legal counsel to ensure high-quality representation
• Oversee Prime's Records and Information Management (RIM) program, eDiscovery platform, employment law and HR support functions
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree and current state attorney's license
• 15 years of relevant work experience, including 12 years of experience as an attorney and 5 years representing managed care companies, health care clients, or clients in highly regulated, complex industries
• 10 years of leadership/people management experience
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of PBM regulatory frameworks and healthcare law, with demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address emerging legal risks
• Provides strategic legal guidance to business leaders, translating complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies
• Leads legal support for key business initiatives, including product development, strategic partnerships, and compliance programs
• Collaborates with senior compliance, clinical, and operational leaders to align legal strategy with enterprise objectives
• Oversees outside counsel on significant matters, including litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
• Contributes to the development of internal legal policies and training programs to enhance organizational legal literacy

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years across a wide variety of legal functions (corporate governance, dispute resolution, contract negotiation, employment law, audits/investigations, regulatory compliance)
• 3 years of experience advising senior business leaders on legal strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory interpretation
• Demonstrated experience in federal healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act, with a focus on PBM and managed care operations
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies (e.g., CMS, OIG, state pharmacy boards) and contributing to internal or external policy initiatives

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $217,000.00 - $369,000.00 based on experience and skills. To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.