Senior Legal Corporate Counsel

AmeriHealth Caritas; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care solutions organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel with expertise in corporate governance and transactions. The role involves leading M&A activities, providing strategic legal support, and advising senior management on compliance and industry best practices. Ideal candidates will possess a JD, a license to practice law, and over 8 years of experience in relevant corporate legal matters.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off including holidays

Health insurance on day 1

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in corporate matters and transactions, particularly with health insurers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Provide strategic advice to business development and management.

Skills

Legal expertise

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

License to practice law in at least one state

Job description

This role is remote however will require occasional travel.

Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of health care leaders.

At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we would like to connect with you. Headquartered in

Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com.

The Senior Corporate Counsel provides direct, key support to the Company regarding corporate governance, corporate transactions (including M&A and joint ventures), financial transactions, real estate transactions, investments and other corporate transactions, and provides strategic advice to the Company on a broad range of transactional matters.

Essential Functions:
•Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, partnerships and other strategic transactions through the full life cycle, including opportunity assessment, deal structuring, negotiation, due diligence and execution.
•Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents including definitive agreements, letters of intent and ancillary documents.
•Provide strategic advice to the business development team, senior management and other internal stakeholders.
•Support the Corporate Affairs legal team on a broad range of corporate matters, including financings, corporate governance (including subsidiary management), government affairs compliance, real estate and employee benefit plans.
•Advise on Intercompany arrangements.
•Advise on best industry practices and trends.
•Drive timely completion of critical cross-functional work product, including communicating with and securing cooperation from directors, senior management, and other stakeholders throughout the enterprise in relation to corporate matters.
•Liaise with, and manage, outside counsel as necessary.

Experience/Education:
•JD required
•License to practice law in at least one state
•Minimum of 8 years of direct experience with related corporate matters and transactions, particularly with health insurers.

Other skills:
•Exceptional attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Highly organized, precise and proactive.
•Able to work independently, including formulating practical solutions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive pay, paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on day 1, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

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