Senior Associate Counsel | Healthcare Compliance

IEHP; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 154,128 - 204,214; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State of the art fitness center on‑s‑t

Medical Insurance with Dental and Vis​

Life, short-term, and long-term disab​

Career advancement opportunities and​

Wellness programs for work‑life bal.

Flexible Spending Account – Health/Ch​

CalPERS retirement

457(b) with match

Paid life insurance

Pet care insurance

Job summary

IEHP is seeking an Associate Counsel to deliver legal research and advice supporting operational, regulatory, and compliance goals. The role partners with departments to understand issues with legal and business impact, requiring sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of attorney experience, CA Bar licensure, and familiarity with HIPAA/HITECH and health plan regulation, with prior in-house or public entity exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Five plus (5+) years or more of legal practice or in-house experience as an attorney required.
• HIPAA/HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws experience required.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar groups helpful.
• In-house experience at a public entity, managed care organization or health system preferred.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required and active CA Bar license.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and advice to support the organization’s operational, legal, compliance and regulatory goals.
• Engage with departments to understand issues with legal and business impact.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Support quality goals including HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar license

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

IEHP is seeking an Associate Counsel to deliver legal research and advice supporting operational, regulatory, and compliance goals. The role partners with departments to understand issues with legal and business impact, requiring sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of attorney experience, CA Bar licensure, and familiarity with HIPAA/HITECH and health plan regulation, with prior in-house or public entity exposure preferred.