Job Description
A bit about this role:
The Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs (“AGC”) serves a critical, strategic role in creating opportunities and safeguarding Devoted's operations within the highly complex and ever-evolving regulatory landscape of the insurance and healthcare industries. The AGC provides leadership, direction, and guidance regarding all relevant requirements of applicable federal and state laws and regulations that govern Devoted’s products and services.
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the AGC will be called upon to provide legal advice to senior Devoted leaders on compliance with complex federal and state laws and regulations in a constantly evolving industry landscape; driving the development of legal strategies to create future-oriented initiatives; overseeing legal support of the completion and filing of complex regulatory responses and other government submissions as needed; partnering with others to advise on high priority internal investigations or government inquiries; furthering developing collaborative relationships among senior leaders and stakeholders to advance Devoted’s mission; and synthesizing complex legal concepts and providing thoughtful and future-oriented insights regarding federal and state statutes and regulations affecting health plan and care delivery operations.
Your Responsibilities and Impact will include:
Lead Devoted’s regulatory legal function, advising on a broad range of legal, legislative and policy matters across all jurisdictions where Devoted does or may do business, including support of federal, state, and international activities and matters.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on issues related to the company’s policy agenda, including de novo licensing, maintenance, and continued compliance for all regulated entities, data privacy, artificial intelligence, corporate practice of medicine, direct-to-consumer telehealth, and more.
Oversee and support the review of regulatory comment letters, affirmative and defensive legislative initiatives, federal and state rulemaking, policy communications, and more.
Advise on the legal impact of proposed laws, rules, and regulations at all levels of government.
Collaborate with the Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer on government affairs, and in coordination with other legal and operational stakeholders.
Consult with operational units on new initiatives to identify potential legal risks, implement appropriate controls, and investigate and respond to regulatory agency inquiries and matters.
Lead engagement with NAIC and certain trade/industry associations and collaborate with external consultants and partners.
Mentor and manage a team of legal professionals, contributing to a culture of collaboration, excellence, and professional growth.
Manage outside counsel when needed.
Required skills and experience:
Licensed to practice in at least one state with at least five (5) years of experience.
Prior in-house experience for a Medicare Advantage plan will be considered an invaluable asset but is not required.
In-depth knowledge of HMO, PPO, TPA, URA, and related licensing requirements, coupled with overall broad legal knowledge (regulatory, corporate law, privacy, litigation, labor, etc.).
Proven ability to follow-through on complex issues, meet regulatory deadlines, proactively anticipate requirements, and build strong, collaborative relationships with regulators, legislators, and internal business partners.
Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (effective speaking and written presentation) to drive complex legal and compliance processes to conclusion by working effectively across departmental lines.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and scale legal processes in a growing organization.
Identifiable leadership and team development experience, with a track record of mentoring and managing attorneys and other legal professionals.
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Salary range: $175,00 - $200,000 /year
The pay range listed for this position is the range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. Once the interview process begins, your talent partner will provide additional information on the compensation for the role, along with additional information on our total rewards package. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Employer sponsored health, dental and vision plan with low or no premium
Generous paid time off
$100 monthly mobile or internet stipend
Stock options for all employees
Bonus eligibility for all roles excluding Director and above; Commission eligibility for Sales roles
Parental leave program
401K program
And more....
*Our total rewards package is for full time employees only. Intern and Contract positions are not eligible.
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At Devoted Health, we’re on a mission to dramatically improve the health and well-being of older Americans by caring for every person like family. That’s why we’re gathering smart, diverse, and big-hearted people to create a new kind of all-in-one healthcare company — one that combines compassion, health insurance, clinical care, service, and technology - to deliver a complete and integrated healthcare solution that delivers high quality care that everyone would want for someone they love. Founded in 2017, we've grown fast and now serve members across the United States. And we've just started. So join us on this mission!
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