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Assistant General Counsel

Covered California

Are you a seasoned legal professional eager to shape the future of healthcare for millions of Californians? Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace and a trailblazer in providing access to affordable healthcare, is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Assistant General Counsel and Director of the Office of Legal Affairs.

About the Role

In this dynamic and high-impact position, you’ll serve as a senior legal advisor under the direction of the General Counsel, providing strategic counsel on complex legal matters that influence Covered California’s programs, operations, and governance. You’ll lead a team of skilled legal professionals, collaborate with executive leadership, and tackle legal, policy, and operational challenges with statewide implications.

Key responsibilities
  • Advising on enterprise-wide legal risks and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Guiding the Board and executive leadership on regulatory requirements.
  • Overseeing legal staff, privacy matters, employment issues, and complex contracts.
  • Representing Covered California in administrative hearings and litigation.
Why Join Us?

This is more than a legal role—it’s an opportunity to drive innovation, influence policy, and make a lasting impact on California’s healthcare landscape. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this role is for you!

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 7-15 years of progressively responsible legal experience, including expertise in California and federal healthcare law.
  • Proven success advising executive leadership on high-impact legal and operational matters.
  • Leadership experience managing attorneys, legal operations, or program administration.
  • Experience with complex contracts, privacy, regulatory compliance, and legislative analysis.
  • A track record of overseeing or working effectively with outside counsel on litigation and advisory matters.

Application Deadline: 06/28/2026 @ 11:59 pm PST.

Employee Benefits

Covered California provides incredible benefits for our employees, including healthcare, retirement and savings, work-life services, leave benefits, and work-life balance. To learn more, visit

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