Company Statement
For the last 80 years, EmblemHealth has been taking care of New York’s heart and soul, its people. Today, health care is more complex than ever. That’s why we’re at the forefront of change. We work alongside our customers to offer access to high-quality, affordable care, help navigate the health care experience, and make good health achievable; because everyone deserves to be taken care of. We deliver on our mission every day by living our values with our colleagues, members, clients and partners. It begins with caring and respecting all those we work with. We believe a culture of diversity and inclusion is vital to serve our unique and diverse customers. We seek for continues improvement and innovation and believe being agile and nimble is our advantage. We bring a strong sense of partnership to every relationship – internally and externally. The EmblemHealth family of companies offers competitive health, welfare, and retirement benefits as well as incentive pay plans and more.
Assistant General Counsel
Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel reviews, draws up contracts related to provider agreements, management agreements, licenses, purchases, employment, insurance and other matters. This position studies proposed, and existing legislation affecting the organization and advises with departments concerned. Gives legal advice with respect to organization administration and prepares organization resolutions and forms. Reviews and approves advertising copy and public statements from a legal standpoint. Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization.
- Responsibilities:
Provides legal advice, counsel and services that ensure the organization is operating in compliance with regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met including investigating and resolving compliance problems and responding to questions from the business and regulatory agencies. - Provides thought leadership on industry and regulatory developments as well as on the development and implementation of operational and risk management processes and procedures related to EmblemHealth’s business.
- Manages DOH/DOI regulatory matters concerning providers, risk contracts and HMO service area and program expansions and contractions.
- Litigation Management – Manage claims and litigation including the discovery process for all substantive litigation and closely partner with departments to collect information while managing litigation counsel.
- Assists in the continual development of strategies to mitigate risk in close partnership with the Chief Legal Officer.
- Identifies, assesses, communicates and reduces corporate risk.
- Works closely with the communication and marketing teams, overseeing public communications and press releases.
- Handles other contractual, regulatory, litigation, corporate or real estate matters as requested.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate and admission to the NYS Bar are required
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience required
- Strong understanding of legal risks surrounding EmblemHealth operations
- Superior analytical abilities
- Understanding of and ability to work with various EmblemHealth departments
- Strong contract analysis abilities
Security Disclosure
If you are offered a job from one of the EmblemHealth family of companies that includes ConnectiCare, AdvantageCare Physicians, and WellSpark, the offer confirmation email will come from “HRTalentAcquisition” with the subject line: “Offer of Employment for (job title)” – Please respond online”.
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Pay Disclosure
A good faith estimate of the compensation range for individuals hired to work for the EmblemHealth Family of Companies is provided. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case’s facts and circumstances. Union roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement will compensate in accordance with the union contract.
EEOC Statement
We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related condition, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sponsorship Statement
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws and regulations, EmblemHealth may provide work visa sponsorship for certain positions.