Senior Associate General Counsel

Senior Associate General Counsel

Centauri delivers data-driven technology solutions that transform fragmented clinical and member data into actionable intelligence — maximizing accuracy, quality performance, and outcomes for health plans and health systems. Through close collaboration with our customers, Centauri improves patient and member outcomes by providing advocacy, advanced data insights, and intelligent clinical data delivery. The company addresses critical healthcare challenges for complex populations and improves access and quality of care.

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Centauri Health Solutions employs 1100 dedicated associates across the country and has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, and has been recognized as 2026 Best in KLAS for ADT Notifications.

Your Daily Mission

The Senior Associate General Counsel provides support for assigned legal and regulatory matters for the Centauri enterprise across specified lines of business. Project responsibilities include supporting the Chief Legal Officer and coordinating with outside counsel on mergers and acquisitions, employment and labor matters, and litigation management. The Senior Associate General Counsel will service internal business clients within specified lines of business on commercial contract negotiation, documentation and administration, vendor contract management, technology licensing, and compliance on matters concerning electronic commerce, data flow, data privacy and security, and industry-specific regulations, standards, certifications, and accreditations.

The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will be a complementary leader for the enterprise Legal, Security, and Compliance team. Responsibilities include supporting team efforts regarding contract and standards compliance to assure compliance with company policies and procedures, including the enterprise Standards of Conduct.

In this position, the Senior Associate General Counsel will support enterprise legal functions consistent with applicable legal, regulatory, industry standards, and contract requirements. The position includes providing legal counsel, advice, and service to specified lines of business and for assigned enterprise legal projects and will include review and evaluation of legal issues/concerns for specified lines of business with both customers and vendors.

Who You Are

• You possess a Bachelors and Juris Doctor
• You are admitted to and in good standing with an applicable state bar
• Ten (10)+ years of technology transactions, corporate, and health care law, specifically in compliance and contracting related roles
• You have experience with contract negotiation and drafting for technology and services businesses
• You have an understanding of business and legal issues for managed care, Medicare/Medicaid and associated federal healthcare programs and applicable federal and/or state regulations, quality improvement and compliance oversight
• You're well versed in answering questions and providing advice related to HIPAA, HITECH and related health care privacy and security laws
• You have previous experience with mergers and acquisition process and projects
• You have Working knowledge of trust frameworks, data interoperability, and clinical data exchange
• You have an Interest in learning and supporting vendor contracting and management processes

The Reality of the Role

• Support overall legal functions within the organization as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
• Respond to legal questions and concerns received from the company's customers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors for specified contracts and projects
• Coordinate with the Senior Privacy and Compliance Officer on compliance and privacy related issues
• Support the investigation, review and evaluation of potential privacy and security breaches as directed
• Serve on the organization's information security team and for specified lines of business
• Provide legal advice and guidance to specified line of business owners and operational delivery teams as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
• Provide legal support and advice for specified lines of business required by requests for proposals for such business lines
• Participate in processes for obtaining and maintaining applicable HITRUST, ONC, DirectTrust, and other industry or governmental certifications and accreditations for specified lines of business
• Review, negotiate, and draft of commercial contracts related to specified lines of business as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
• Support legal, M&A and corporate finance processes and projects as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
• Assess and manage threatened and pending litigation for specified lines of business as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
• Provide input and guidance on general strategic business and legal issues to the Chief Legal Officer

Why You'll Love Centauri (Our Promise to You)

We believe that caring for our members starts with caring for our team, and we are committed to providing a rewarding environment where employees can grow, excel, and achieve both personal and professional goals.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Wellness program supporting overall well-being
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Paid time off for vacation and illness
• Six paid company holidays
• Floating holiday
• Company-paid training and computer equipment
• Performance-based bonus program
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career development and training opportunities, including leadership growth

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Centauri Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.