Remote Senior Associate General Counsel - Strategic Leader

Delta Dental of California; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base and incentive pay

401(k) with robust matching and non-m\

Job summary

Delta Dental of California seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead strategic legal guidance across the enterprise, collaborating with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to support all functions. This in-house leader will influence enterprise strategy and partner with external stakeholders.

The role requires global risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of developing lawyers while managing budgets and outside counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience providing business-appropriate legal advice to leaders.
• 5+ years of demonstrated success leading, managing, and developing lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal service through cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues.
• Act as a legal and business generalist to counsel leadership on critical issues.
• Coach and guide lawyers and Senior Counsel across the enterprise to deliver integrated legal services.
• Cultivate relationships with business stakeholders and participate in cross-functional planning.
• Develop understanding of enterprise and industry to provide strategic legal advice.
• Oversee governance and management accountability with senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic guidance

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Delta Dental of California seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead strategic legal guidance across the enterprise, collaborating with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to support all functions. This in-house leader will influence enterprise strategy and partner with external stakeholders.

The role requires global risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of developing lawyers while managing budgets and outside counsel relationships.