Legal Counsel

Univera Healthcare; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Holidays

Hybrid work model

Remote work on case-by-case basis

Job summary

Univera Healthcare in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Legal Counsel to act as a generalist legal partner, providing practical, timely advice to support business decisions in health‑care and health‑insurance sectors.

The role requires a JD, NY Bar admission, and at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney. Health‑care industry familiarity is preferred, with strong research and communication skills to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
• Health‑care or health‑insurance law experience is preferred.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Strong research and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner with internal clients and cross‑functional teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for assigned practice areas.
• Conduct legal analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation recommendations.
• Support regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state and federal agencies.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel cost‑effectively.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and template development.
• Stay up‑to‑date on laws affecting health‑insurance operations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

jobs Verified: 29 Sept 2026 Buffalo, NY (Hybrid – office & remote possible)

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Buffalo, NY (Hybrid – office & remote possible)

$123,304 - $221,948

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; admission to the New York State Bar; minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney; prior health‑care or health‑insurance experience preferred; ability to balance legal risk with business objectives; strong research, problem‑solving, written and oral communication skills.

Job

Contextual Overview

Univera Healthcare is hiring a Legal Counsel in Buffalo, NY. The role functions as a generalist legal partner, delivering practical, timely advice to support business decisions within the health‑care and health‑insurance sectors.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney
• Prior experience in health‑care or health‑insurance law preferred
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Strong research, analytical, written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Serve as a trusted business partner, building collaborative relationships with internal clients and cross‑functional teams
• Provide comprehensive legal services for assigned practice areas, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
• Conduct legal analysis, risk assessment, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Support regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state and federal agencies
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel in a cost‑effective manner
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and template development
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable state and federal laws affecting health‑insurance operations

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation range: $123,304 – $221,948 per year (paid). Additional benefits may include health/dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time off and holidays. Hybrid work model with possible remote work on a case‑by‑case basis.