Assistant General Counsel (Mountlake Terrace)

Workforce Classification

Hybrid

Position

Assistant General Counsel

Overview

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal and consultative services on a variety of matters affecting the company's business and operations, including the Healthcare Services team that partners closely with providers to advance care delivery. In this director‑level role reporting to the General Counsel, you will act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership on complex matters of high strategic importance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and consultative services to help the organization achieve its business objectives. Provide advice in a collaborative manner that is consistent with the company's values and applicable laws and regulations, enabling a practical balance of legal risks with business results.
• Provide advice directly to internal clients, including senior‑level management.
• Maintain knowledge of the client's current business activities and applicable laws, regulations, and related developments.
• Draft and review business agreements, legal filings, and other documents.
• Facilitate coordination with other business units and departments on complex issues, and effectively communicate relevant guidance to clients.
• Demonstrate a strong command of general legal principles and growing expertise in area of specialization and business knowledge.
• Identify and evaluate the degree of legal risks associated with an issue.
• Understand the regulatory environment affecting business and represent the company's interests externally.
• Work with other business areas to address external issues.
• Manage completion of assigned special projects and manage outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.).
• Active State Bar License (Required; WA preferred or eligible to obtain within first 12 months of employment).
• At least 7 years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting providing legal services in a progressive legal environment to business clients.
• Prior healthcare or insurance background preferred, including expertise in legal and regulatory issues related to healthcare delivery systems and provider networks.

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $157,900.00 – $315,900.00

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401(k) employer match and a pension plan vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives and mental well‑being resources, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program.
• For hybrid employees: on‑campus model with flexibility, commuter perks, free parking, subsidized on‑campus cafés, engaging on‑site activities, complementary fitness & well‑being center, on‑campus games.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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