Associate Counsel
GoHealth is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our Legal Department. This individual will be reporting directly to the General Counsel, and you will primarily be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating basic commercial contracts and working with various departments within the organization to consult on their legal matters.
Due to the unprecedented situation of COVID-19, GoHealth has decided to protect our current and future employees by managing our business remotely. This is inclusive of interviewing, onboarding and each role day-to-day. Please consider that our roles will not be remote long-term and will return to an office setting once we're safe to do so following the guidance of local health authorities’ and the CDC.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts and agreements
- Assist with various corporate governance issues
- Evaluate new products and programs for potential compliance issues, and oversee remediation when issues arise
- Lead inquiries, or audits, as required by contract or regulation, including escalated consumer complaints, risk assessments and security audits
- Perform legal research related to regulatory matters
- Research unique legal issues impacting the organization
- Support General Counsel in the dual role of Risk Manager
- Assist in maintaining corporate records and keep abreast of legislative changes
- Assist in managing various employment and labor law issues
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution are required
- Minimum two years of experience working in a law firm
- Member of at least one state bar
- Excellent communication skills required in order to work effectively with internal leadership, and articulate compliance-related concepts to both, technical and non-technical staff
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks of HIPPA, Medicare, and PPACA is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel is required
- Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills are required
- Attention to detail is a MUST
Additional Information:
- Open vacation policy
- 401k program with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Subsidized gym memberships
- Commuter and transit benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Casual dress code
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- Happy hours, ping-pong tournaments, and more company-sponsored events
- GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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