Health Care Counsel & Strategic Partner (Hybrid/Remote)

Excellus Health Plan Inc.; DeWitt (MI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Excellus Health Plan Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as a generalist on a business-aligned legal team. You will provide practical, timely advice to enable informed decision-making and enterprise objectives, balancing risk with business needs.

The role requires a JD and NY Bar admission, 5+ years of experience, and experience in health care or health insurance law. A hybrid work environment is available with opportunities for remote work on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice aligned to business objectives and timelines.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements and advise on related issues.
• Support regulatory matters and interactions with state and federal agencies as needed.
• Coordinate outside counsel and manage legal risk while maintaining high integrity.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Excellus Health Plan Inc. is seeking a Legal Counsel to serve as a generalist on a business-aligned legal team. You will provide practical, timely advice to enable informed decision-making and enterprise objectives, balancing risk with business needs.

The role requires a JD and NY Bar admission, 5+ years of experience, and experience in health care or health insurance law. A hybrid work environment is available with opportunities for remote work on a case-by-case basis.