Managing Associate General Counsel Senior

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 224,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc. seeks a Managing Associate General Counsel Senior to provide strategic legal counsel on state and federal health care and contract laws, guiding executives and management on complex matters.

This role blends in-office collaboration with a hybrid schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office and flexibility for alternate locations within commuting distance. It includes managing a team of attorneys and overseeing litigation and risk for Carelon Services.

Qualifications

• Requires a JD, current license to practice law and minimum of 15 years specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure including experience in managing a staff, department budget and outside counsel; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Experience leading a team of attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Creates legal strategies to support the business objectives of assigned client groups and the company.
• Oversees and leads ongoing litigation and legal initiatives.
• Responsible for managing a team of attorneys and/or paralegals who provide legal support for clients.
• Accomplishes strategic business results through assigned legal staff.
• Serves as an expert for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on strategic, technical and tactical issues.
• Sets objectives for assigned legal team to ensure the clients and the company's business strategy are achieved.
• Provides concise and timely briefings to senior level business and upper level legal management.
• Works on extremely complex and multifaceted problems in which analysis of solutions and/or facts require an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Develops methods, approaches and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Manages and participates in extensive research of legal principles and precedents and consults with outside counsel on legal strategies on particular issues.
• This position is regarded as an expert in its area of expertise due to the combination of advanced legal and business knowledge.
• Assesses and mitigates risk on the most difficult and challenging issues and manages high-level organizational risks.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates the performance of direct reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic legal guidance

Litigation oversight

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed attorney

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-09-07

Position Title:

Managing Associate General Counsel Senior

Job Description:

Managing Associate General Counsel Senior 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 accommodation is granted as required by law. The Managing Associate General Counsel Senior is responsible for leadership and strategic legal counsel for Carelon Services. More specifically, responsible for providing in-depth legal guidance regarding state and federal health care and contract laws that impact Carelon Services and providing recommendations to executives and management on highly complex matters which have a broad organizational impact and high level of risk. Partners with clients to drive strategic outcomes and make complex decisions.

How you will make an impact:

• Creates legal strategies aimed at supporting the business objectives of assigned client groups and the company.
• Oversees and leads ongoing litigation and legal initiatives.
• Responsible for managing a team of attorneys and/or paralegals who provide legal support for clients.
• Accomplishes strategic business results through assigned legal staff.
• Serves as an expert for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on strategic, technical and tactical issues.
• Sets objectives for assigned legal team to ensure the clients and the company's business strategy are achieved.
• Provides concise and timely briefings to senior level business and upper level legal management.
• Works on extremely complex and multifaceted problems in which analysis of solutions and/or facts require an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Develops methods, approaches and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Manages and participates in extensive research of legal principles and precedents and consults with outside counsel on legal strategies on particular issues.
• This position is regarded as an expert in its area of expertise due to the combination of advanced legal and business knowledge.
• Assesses and mitigates risk on the most difficult and challenging issues and manages high-level organizational risks.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates the performance of direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a JD, current license to practice law and minimum of 15 years specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure including experience in managing a staff, department budget and outside counsel; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

Experience providing legal counsel in the areas of behavioral health, utilization management, care management, payment integrity, and/or value-based care. Experience leading a team of attorneys.

Salary:

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $224,000 to $369,600.

Location(s):

Illinois, 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. * 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 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:

Staff/Regional VP

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

LEG > Attorneys

Agency Resumé Policy:

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.

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.

Health and Safety Policy:

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:

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.

Accessibility Accommodation Request:

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.

Background Check Eligibility:

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.

Florida Screening Notice:

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Contact and Outreach:

Join our Talent Community and stay connected with company news, information, and future job opportunities. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner. Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.

Repeat 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.

Repeat Accommodation Request:

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.

Repeat Background Check Statement:

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.

Contract Worker Community Page:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.