ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Job Posting: Director, Office of Legal Affairs (Assistant General Counsel) Covered California JC-520185 Salary: $13,470.00 - $20,155.00 per month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 6/28/2026 Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to make a meaningful impact in California’s healthcare landscape? Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace and a leader in transforming access to affordable healthcare, is looking for an exceptional individual to join our team as Assistant General Counsel and Director of the Office of Legal Affairs. In this dynamic and high-impact role, under the direction of the General Counsel, you’ll serve as a senior legal advisor to the organization, providing strategic counsel on complex legal matters that influence Covered California’s programs, operations, and governance. You’ll lead the Office of Legal Affairs, guiding a team of skilled legal professionals while collaborating with executive leadership to address critical legal, policy, and operational challenges. From advising on enterprise-wide legal risks to ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, your expertise will shape the future of healthcare coverage for millions of Californians. Responsibilities • Serve as senior legal advisor and strategic counsel to executive leadership. • Lead the Office of Legal Affairs and manage a team of legal professionals. • Advise the Board and executive leadership on statutory and regulatory requirements. • Oversee complex contracts, privacy issues, employment matters, and represent Covered California in administrative hearings and litigation. • Address enterprise-wide legal risks and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Minimum Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Admission to practice law in the State of California. At least 5 years of progressive legal experience. Experience advising executive leadership on complex, sensitive, and high‑impact legal matters. Experience supervising attorneys or other legal professionals. Experience managing legal operations, including contracts, privacy, regulatory compliance, and governance matters. Desirable Qualifications 7‑15 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including experience with California and federal health care law, regulatory compliance, and public‑sector legal issues. Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervision of attorneys or other legal professionals. Experience advising on complex contracts, procurements, vendor relationships, etc. Experience advising on privacy, data governance, and regulatory compliance. Experience overseeing or working effectively with outside counsel on litigation, administrative matters, and other complex legal or advisory matters. Experience reviewing, drafting, or analyzing legislation, regulations, and policy proposals. Working Conditions Position may be eligible for telework. Only California residents are eligible. Headquartered at 1601 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815. Business travel may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, and many other categories. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State of California, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr