Staff Attorney

Delta Dental of Wisconsin; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Wisconsin seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal assistance on regulatory matters across the organization in a hybrid role with a Madison preference. In-office collaboration is expected on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with remote work possible for qualified candidates within Wisconsin.

You will support HIPAA privacy compliance, advise on Wisconsin insurance laws, and monitor regulatory developments to keep DDWI compliant while supporting subsidiaries and affiliated entities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or better in Law or related field.
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or ability to waive into the Wisconsin bar.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining corporate compliance with HIPAA privacy provisions and related contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Legal to maintain compliance with Wisconsin insurance laws.
• Research and advise on applicable insurance regulations inside and outside Wisconsin.
• Conduct legal research to provide timely advice relevant to department issues.
• Monitor changing laws and codes and coordinate company-wide legal initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

HIPAA privacy

Contract analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Delta Dental of Wisconsin, we are champions of Oral Health, and we have built our company on a foundation of delivering innovative products and services within our culture of legendary service. Our culture that sets us apart within our industry and the way we do business and it is different. Our employees stay here because the organization supports them as employees and their career growth. We have many employees who have stayed for 25, 30, or even 45 years within our organization.

We're seeking a Staff Attorney to join our team to provide legal assistance to all of Delta Dental of Wisconsin departments and subsidiaries on regulatory matters.

This is a full-time hybrid position with a preference for candidates located in the Madison, WI area. The role includes regular in-office collaboration on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates residing elsewhere in Wisconsin.

What you'll do as a Staff Attorney:

• Assist in maintaining corporate compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy provisions and requirements and related contractual obligations and act as a resource to DDWI’s Privacy Officer
• Collaborate with the Compliance Department and the Director, Legal to maintain corporate compliance with the insurance laws and regulations of Wisconsin
• Take primary responsibility for researching and advising regarding applicable insurance and other regulations and guidance inside and outside of Wisconsin which are applicable to DDWI’s and its subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ businesses
• Conduct legal research based on specific questions in order to provide accurate and timely advice relevant to department issues and concerns
• Take primary responsibility for monitoring changing laws and codes, taking action to ensure that DDWI, its subsidiaries, and its affiliates are in compliance, and assist in coordinating company-wide legal initiatives as needed to operationalize changes to laws impacting DDWI

At Delta Dental, we’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We offer:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts
• Competitive salary and incentive compensation based on company results
• 401(k) with employer match and a 6.5% employer contribution to retirement accounts
• Robust wellness programs, whether you work on-site or remotely

We also value work-life balance with a generous PTO package that grows with your tenure, company holidays, and time off for volunteering. We don't just provide it; we encourage employees to utilize the time off. See what our employees have to say about working at Delta Dental here:https://www.deltadentalwi.com/s/employee-testimonial

If you're detail-oriented, business-minded, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better in Law or related field.

Experience

Required

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or ability to waive into the Wisconsin bar

1-2 years:

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