Associate Counsel, Manager

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandum and executive briefings on a variety of legal topics as directed by leadership. Draft and respond to discovery, review motions, memorandums and other work product by outside counsel and provide insight and recommendations on legal strategy. Attend meetings with business units and recommend appropriate legal strategies and courses of action to meet IEHP’s needs. Provide strategic advice and counsel on the legal impact of new or proposed local, state, federal or managed care legislation or changes in government agency requirements or processes that impact IEHP in the administration of its programs. Handle cross-disciplinary legal matters in collaboration with regulatory and business attorneys and other professionals and paraprofessionals. Work collaboratively with a broad range of staff, developing and maintaining strong relationships between the IEHP legal department and IEHP’s other business units. Ensure the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined in IEHP’s policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance. Any other duties as required ensuring Health Plan operations are successful. Requirements Five plus (5+) years or more of legal practice or in-house experience as an attorney required Experience with HIPAA HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws and regulations Litigation experience is strongly preferred The ideal candidate will have experience with other cross functional areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar groups The ideal candidate will have prior in-house experience in a public entity, managed care organization or health system Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school required Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered license to practice law from the State Bar of California required Must have a valid California Driver’s license and valid automobile insurance Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points Understanding and knowledge in the following areas: Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to public entities in California. All phases of litigation, regulatory actions and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation strategy in California and Federal courts and/or arbitration Health plan licensing, regulatory compliance, managed care operations, and provider and government contracts Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism, maturity, discretion and integrity in dealing with individuals at all levels in the organization, particularly with executive leadership. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong legal research skills, including proficiency with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic legal counsel, particularly in the context of HIPAA compliance and managed care operations. Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Highest-signal resume keywords Juris Doctorate (J.D.) California State Bar License HIPAA HITECH Regulations Litigation Experience Regulatory Compliance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Legal Research Drafting Legal Memorandum Discovery Response Litigation Strategy Regulatory Affairs Health Plan Licensing Provider Contracts Government Contracts Analytical Skills Problem-Solving Skills Soft Skills Excellent Communication Interpersonal Skills Professionalism Discretion Integrity Certifications & Qualifications Active California Driver's License Valid Automobile Insurance Industry Keywords Managed Care Public Entity Privacy Laws Federal Regulations California Laws Health System Operations Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Tools & Technologies Lexis Nexis Westlaw #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor