Associate General Counsel - Litigation
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
About the role
This role is primarily responsible for managing a large litigation caseload, working closely with outside litigation counsel and internal business staff and leaders. You will provide legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects developed in response to clients' overall objectives and needs, and work as a strategic partner and decision maker with senior leaders.
Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate legal projects.
- Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department.
- Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles.
- Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management.
- Routinely works on complex problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
- Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues.
- Assesses and mitigates risk.
- Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.
- Responsible for managing litigation case load.
Requirements
- JD degree and current license to practice law.
- Minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare experience.
- Experience managing and owning case load.
- Experience managing outside counsel.
Pay
For candidates working in person or virtually in Woodland Hills, CA or Las Vegas, NV, the salary range for this specific position is $181,524 to $298,218. The salary offered is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company, including geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability).
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
- Merit increases and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement).
- Life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.
Schedule
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.