Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) is a senior legal leader responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and supporting the organization's legal, compliance, and risk management functions. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role partners with executive leadership and business teams to ensure the organization adheres to all applicable laws and regulations while proactively mitigating legal risks and supporting business objectives. The AGC provides practical legal guidance across a broad range of operational and strategic initiatives. The AGC assists in advising senior leadership on complex legal matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation management, and may also support real estate transactions, employment law, and/or corporate governance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts.
• Identifying and managing legal risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Advising on insurance and liability coverage to protect against litigation and financial exposure.
• Researching laws, regulations, rules, policies, and guidelines affecting health plans.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the organization's legal strategy.
• Providing guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards.
• Providing strategic legal counsel on interactions with government agencies.
• Ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements include:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• 5 or more years of experience in practicing law in a firm or in-house environment required.
• Active bar license to practice law in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, or an applicable state with bar reciprocity.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities in complex legal environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for advising executives and stakeholders.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government personnel security clearance as a condition of employment.

BrightonOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.