Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney Department: Legal Position Type: Full-time/Exempt Location: Sacramento, CA/Hybrid Travel: Occasional Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually "Our purpose is strong, our impact is lasting, join us on the journey" Western 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 Do Provide legal advice on regulatory, business, employment, privacy, and contract matters Draft, review, and revise contracts, notices, disclosures, and other legal documents Support the development of strategies to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks Collaborate with internal stakeholders and interact with outside counsel as needed Represent WHA in regulatory matters and assist with submissions Participate in internal and external committees, meetings, and presentations Ensure alignment with WHA’s Privacy and Information Security programs Promote compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in accordance with California State Bar guidelines Perform other duties and special projects as assigned What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline Active membership in the California State Bar 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the State of California preferred Experience in managed care, health plans, or healthcare strongly preferred Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams Proficiency with standard business applications Western Health Advantage is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Western Health Advantage