Associate General Counsel III, Provider Contracting

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health‑care experiences, partner closely with providers, and foster a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, continuous learning, and collaboration.

About the role

Medica is seeking an Associate General Counsel III to join the Legal Department and support the Provider Network contracting team. The General Counsel provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization, protecting the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution. The role may specialize in insurance, health, government programs, commercial, contracts, benefits, antitrust investigations, tax law, regulatory and compliance, and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Draft provider contract templates and amendments, including value‑based payment provisions.
• Serve as the first point of contact for Network contract managers with template questions and assistance on counter‑proposal language.
• Negotiate directly with provider legal counsel.
• Provide legal support for provider quality‑of‑care and fraud‑waste‑abuse investigations and regulatory complaint responses.
• Advise and engage in dispute resolution on claims payment issues with providers.
• Research state and federal laws, regulations, and sub‑regulatory guidance.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of post‑degree work experience.
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the health‑care, health‑insurance, or insurance industry.
• Experience in heavily regulated industries such as banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of ERISA and HIPAA.
• Experience building and maintaining rapport with internal clients and external business partners.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong project‑management skills; able to organize, document, manage, and improve complex department processes, workflows, and shared resources.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; experience with contracts, templates, and other legal documentation.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving abilities; capable of independently analyzing complex business issues and providing solution recommendations.
• Situational awareness and consistent judgment; able to seek decision support from manager or legal team as needed.
• Ability to build strong working rapport with internal and external teams.
• Focus on time‑sensitive deliverables; able to re‑prioritize tasks and projects under stressful or rapidly changing conditions.

Compensation

The full salary grade for this position is $130,300 – $223,400. The typical hiring range is expected to be between $130,300 – $195,510, based on education, experience, certifications, scope of responsibility, internal equity, and market data. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for incentive‑plan compensation.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Caregiver services.
• Additional benefits supporting employee well‑being.

Work Schedule & Location

This is an office‑based role requiring on‑site work an average of three days per week. Candidates near any of the following locations are welcome: Minneapolis, MN; Madison, WI; Omaha, NE; or St. Louis, MO.