[Hiring] Senior Associate General Counsel - Managed Health Disputes @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

• Lead and manage projects requiring legal involvement with general independence.
• Manage significant work assigned to outside counsel.
• Routinely serve as a primary attorney within the Department for one or more legal subject matters.
• Support and mentor less senior attorneys and/or other Department staff members.
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks of the enterprise and offer practical, effective legal solutions that further the mission and business interests of the enterprise.
• Deliver effective legal advice while protecting enterprise interests and mitigating legal and reputational risk, instilling a culture of responsibility and ethical behavior.
• Contribute to material strategic imperatives of the practice group and the Department at the direction of the practice group leader and other senior Legal Department leadership.
• Provide input and advice regarding the assessment and management of outside legal relationships related to the practice group and retain and oversee the performance of outside counsel as required at the direction of the practice group leader.
• Assist the practice group leader in the management of the legal budget, including internal staff, outside counsel, and other expenditures related to the practice group.
• Understand and adhere to the enterprise Code of Conduct and ensure that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the enterprise's business.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Law from an accredited law school.
• Typically requires 6-10 years of experience providing legal services within a law firm or as in-house legal counsel.

Requirements

• Ability to support Legal Department leadership and business clients on business and legal strategy, while assessing, communicating, managing, and mitigating legal risk to the enterprise.
• Ability to analyze, develop, review, negotiate, and present corporate contracts and other legal documents to executive, administrative, and management staff and third parties.
• Ability to develop, approve, and interpret policies within various sub-functions and departments.
• Ability to effectively leverage the use of outside counsel while controlling outside counsel costs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and other regulatory agencies to protect the best interests of the enterprise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Adaptable to change, supports transformation, and helps drive strategic objectives.
• Self-directed with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Manages time-sensitive/deadline-driven projects.
• Flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Readily contribute to diversity goals and initiatives.
• Driven by organizational mission, vision, and core values.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.