Staff Attorney

Staff AttorneyWestern Health Advantage Navigate Complexity. Protect What Matters. Western Health Advantage is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal guidance across a range of areas including regulatory, privacy, employment, and contract matters. In this role you will partner with internal teams to analyze legal issues, identify practical solutions, and proactively address risk. This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization where your expertise supports ethical decision-making, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.What You'll DoProvide legal advice on regulatory, business, employment, privacy, and contract mattersDraft, review, and revise contracts, notices, disclosures, and other legal documentsSupport the development of strategies to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risksCollaborate with internal stakeholders and interact with outside counsel as neededRepresent WHA in regulatory matters and assist with submissionsParticipate in internal and external committees, meetings, and presentationsEnsure alignment with WHA's Privacy and Information Security programsPromote compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirementsMaintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in accordance with California State Bar guidelinesPerform other duties and special projects as assignedWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in a related disciplineActive membership in the California State Bar3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the State of California preferredExperience in managed care, health plans, or healthcare strongly preferredStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teamsProficiency with standard business applicationsWestern Health Advantage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment on the basis of merit and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, military or veteran status, or any other basis made unlawful by federal or state law. (EOE)Western Health Advantage values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. Collaborating with the best and the brightest means a dynamic, fulfilling work experience for you — and excellent customer service for our members.*WARNING: Please beware of phishing scams that solicit interviews or promote work-at-home opportunities, some of which may pose as legitimate companies. Please be advised that Western Health Advantage will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the 'Rip-offs and Imposter Scams' option.