Healthfirst

The Associate General Counsel is responsible for a wide variety of legal and regulatory activities of Healthfirst, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The position will report to and be overseen by the Vice President in charge of provider contracting and Medicaid regulatory, and as the individual becomes increasingly familiar with the role and issues faced, will have broad latitude for independent judgment and discretion. NOTE: This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance at NY office 3 days per week (100 Church Street, NYC)

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Maintains familiarity with all requirements of law and regulation affecting the operation of a managed care company in New York, with particular focus on provider contracting and risk transaction regulatory frameworks.
• Provides legal support to provider relations and finance on business and strategic initiatives of the company and answers inquiries from staff regarding legal issues.
• Work with supervising Vice President, to advise Chief Legal Officer and other managers regarding legal, regulatory and business options available to the company.
• In coordination with and overseen by the supervising Vice President, directly performs legal tasks of a varying nature which are attendant to the operation of a nonprofit health care corporation, including but not limited, to the preparation and negotiation of provider, procurement, and other contracts affecting Healthfirst, the interpretation and dissemination of new legal requirements, obtaining approval from the New York State Departments of Health and Insurance for contracts and other actions.
• Assists in maintaining records and preparing resolutions and Board materials for meetings of Healthfirst, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D Degree
• 2-4 years of experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Provider contracting experience preferred.
• Healthcare regulatory experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to staff and management colleagues.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; acute attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency utilizing MS Office Suite.

• Advises General Counsel and other managers regarding legal, regulatory and business options available to the company.

License/Certification:

• Juris Doctor and State License

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $150,800 - $230,690

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $124,400 - $190,315

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

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