Legal Counsel
Univera Healthcare · Buffalo, NY · 4 wk ago
Legal$123k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections as per rules. Use for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the job description.
First, summary: "Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business aligned team..." That's about the role. So we can have
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content.
We need to parse the job description.
First, summary: "Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business aligned team..." That's about the role. So we can have About the role
with a paragraph summarizing.
Then "Essential Accountabilities" includes many bullet-like statements. Those are responsibilities. So we can have Responsibilities
with - each bullet.
We need to preserve all substantive info; not omit details.
We have "Minimum Qualifications" section: list of qualifications: Juris Doctor, admission to NY State Bar, five+ years experience, prior legal experience in health care/health insurance preferred, knowledge of state/federal law, demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives, strong research, problem-solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills, proficient handling moderately complex legal issues without oversight, diligent, trustworthy, accountable, high degree of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
We can put these under
Qualifications
(or Requirements?). The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have qualifications (education, experience). We also have skills (research, problem-solving, communication, etc.). Could separate.
We also have "Physical Requirements": ability to work prolonged periods sitting/standing, hybrid work environment, periodic travel. That could be under Requirements or maybe a separate section? The headings list includes Requirements; we could put physical requirements there. But we also have "Minimum Qualifications" separate. Might combine.
We also have "Compensation Range(s)" with min and max. That's Pay. So we need a Pay section with the range.
We also have benefits mention: "Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays." That's Benefits.
We also have remote work possibility note: "Please note: The opportunity for remote work may be possible for all jobs posted by the Univera Healthcare Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis." That's about Schedule? Could be Schedule section (remote/hybrid). Also we have hybrid work environment mentioned earlier. So we can have Schedule section describing hybrid work environment, periodic travel, remote work possibility.
We also have EEO statement etc which we must remove.
We must not include boilerplate like "Equal Opportunity Employer", etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must not include application instructions.
We must not include duplicated lines.
We must preserve all substantive info.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business‑aligned team. The role exercises sound judgment and excellent communication skills, balances risk with a solutions‑oriented approach, and serves as a trusted business partner providing practical, timely, and context‑driven legal advice to enable informed decision‑making and advance enterprise objectives.
Responsibilities
- Builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal clients, legal department colleagues, and cross‑functional partners, grounded in trust, transparency, and shared accountability.
- Communicates legal advice clearly, concisely, and professionally, tailoring messages for non‑legal audiences to support timely, informed decision making.
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues by understanding the operational environment, strategic priorities and engaging early to help shape outcomes.
- Engages in difficult or sensitive conversations directly, respectfully, and constructively, assuming positive intent and seeking to understand differing perspectives.
- Provides a full range of legal services for assigned practice areas and business partners, translating legal risk into clear, actionable guidance aligned to business objectives, timelines, and the Company’s risk tolerance.
- Conducts thorough legal analysis and factual investigation, exercising sound judgment and applying relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to real‑world business issues.
- Evaluates legal and regulatory risk in context and recommends options and mitigation strategies that support business objectives, enterprise strategies and timelines.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of agreements and advises on related legal issues.
- Supports regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state and federal agencies, as needed.
- Represents the company in negotiations, meetings, and proceedings within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and enforcement trends affecting health insurance operations and proactively advises on business impacts.
- Coordinates and manages outside counsel strategically, ensuring their use is appropriate, cost effective, and aligned with business needs and legal risk.
- Contributes to the development and evolution of policies, procedures, templates, and other similar initiatives.
- Shares knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency across both the legal team and other departments/stakeholders.
- Commits to personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
- Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
- Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
- Performs other functions as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
- Five or more years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
- Prior legal experience in the health care and/or health insurance industry preferred; knowledge of state and federal law and regulation governing the health care and/or health insurance industry.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Skills
- Strong research, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient and capable of handling moderately complex legal issues without oversight.
- Diligent, trustworthy, and accountable.
- Routinely demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Participation in group health and/or dental insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Wellness program.
- Paid time away from work.
- Paid holidays.
Pay
Compensation range: Minimum $123,304 – Maximum $221,948. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, and internal equity.
Schedule
- Hybrid work environment which mixes the traditional office environment with flexible work‑from‑home arrangements.
- Periodic travel to regional offices for meetings and other important connection activities.
- Opportunity for remote work may be possible on a case‑by‑case basis.
We need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, etc. We removed.
Check for any duplicated lines: we have not repeated.
Check for any placeholder text like "commensurate with experience" etc: none.
Check that we didn't invent info: all from posting.
Check that we didn't omit any substantive info: Let's review original text for any details not captured.
Original summary: "Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business aligned team. The Legal Counsel exercises sound judgment and excellent communication skills and balances risk while operating with a solutions-oriented approach. The focus of this role is to engage as a trusted business partner providing practical, timely, and context-driven legal advice to enable informed decision-making and advance enterprise objectives." We captured that.
Essential Accountabilities: we captured each bullet.
Check each bullet from original:
- Builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal clients, legal department colleagues, and cross functional partners, grounded in trust, transparency, and shared accountability. (we have)
- Communicate legal advice clearly, concisely, and professionally, tailoring messages for non-legal audiences to support timely, informed decision making. (we have)
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues by understanding the operational environment, strategic priorities and engaging early to help shape outcomes. (we have)
- Engages in difficult or sensitive conversations directly, respectfully, and constructively, assuming positive intent and seeking to understand differing perspectives. (we have)
- Provides Comprehensive Legal Support
- Provides a full range of legal services for assigned practice areas and business partners, translating legal risk into clear, actionable guidance aligned to business objectives, timelines, and the Company’s risk tolerance. (we have)
- Conducts thorough legal analysis and factual investigation, exercising sound judgment and applying relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to real world business issues. (we have)
- Evaluates legal and regulatory risk in context and recommend options and mitigation strategies that support business objectives, enterprise strategies and timelines. (we have)
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of agreements and advises on related legal issues. (we have)
- Supports regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state and federal agencies, as needed. (we have)
- Represents the company in negotiations, meetings, and proceedings within assigned areas of responsibility. (we have)
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and enforcement trends affecting health insurance operations and proactively advise on business impacts. (we have)
- Coordinates and manages outside counsel strategically, ensuring their use is appropriate, cost effective, and aligned with business needs and legal risk. (we have)
- Contributes to the development and evolution of policies, procedures, templates, and other similar initiatives. (we have)
- General
- Shares knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency across both the legal team and other departments/stakeholders. (we have)
- Commits to personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action. (we have)
- Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs. (we have)
- Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures. (we have)
- Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required. (we have)
- Performs other functions as assigned by management. (we have)
All captured.
Minimum Qualifications: we captured Juris Doctor, admission to NY State Bar, five+ years experience, prior legal experience in health care/health insurance preferred; knowledge of state and federal law and regulation governing the health care and/or health insurance industry; demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
We omitted "Strong research, problem-solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills. Proficient and capable of handling moderately complex legal issues without oversight. Diligent, trustworthy, and accountable. Routinely demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills." Those we placed under Skills.
Physical Requirements: we captured ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer; hybrid work environment; periodic travel to regional offices; we placed under Schedule (maybe also under Requirements). The instruction
Qualifications
(or Requirements?). The instruction says use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide which sections to include based on content. We have qualifications (education, experience). We also have skills (research, problem-solving, communication, etc.). Could separate. We also have "Physical Requirements": ability to work prolonged periods sitting/standing, hybrid work environment, periodic travel. That could be under Requirements or maybe a separate section? The headings list includes Requirements; we could put physical requirements there. But we also have "Minimum Qualifications" separate. Might combine. We also have "Compensation Range(s)" with min and max. That's Pay. So we need a Pay section with the range. We also have benefits mention: "Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays." That's Benefits. We also have remote work possibility note: "Please note: The opportunity for remote work may be possible for all jobs posted by the Univera Healthcare Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis." That's about Schedule? Could be Schedule section (remote/hybrid). Also we have hybrid work environment mentioned earlier. So we can have Schedule section describing hybrid work environment, periodic travel, remote work possibility. We also have EEO statement etc which we must remove. We must not include boilerplate like "Equal Opportunity Employer", etc. We must not repeat job title as heading. We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must not include application instructions. We must not include duplicated lines. We must preserve all substantive info. Now produce HTML fragment. Structure:About the role
Under the direction of assigned management, the Legal Counsel functions as a strong legal generalist on a collaborative, business‑aligned team. The role exercises sound judgment and excellent communication skills, balances risk with a solutions‑oriented approach, and serves as a trusted business partner providing practical, timely, and context‑driven legal advice to enable informed decision‑making and advance enterprise objectives.
Responsibilities
- Builds strong, collaborative relationships with internal clients, legal department colleagues, and cross‑functional partners, grounded in trust, transparency, and shared accountability.
- Communicates legal advice clearly, concisely, and professionally, tailoring messages for non‑legal audiences to support timely, informed decision making.
- Anticipates business and regulatory issues by understanding the operational environment, strategic priorities and engaging early to help shape outcomes.
- Engages in difficult or sensitive conversations directly, respectfully, and constructively, assuming positive intent and seeking to understand differing perspectives.
- Provides a full range of legal services for assigned practice areas and business partners, translating legal risk into clear, actionable guidance aligned to business objectives, timelines, and the Company’s risk tolerance.
- Conducts thorough legal analysis and factual investigation, exercising sound judgment and applying relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to real‑world business issues.
- Evaluates legal and regulatory risk in context and recommends options and mitigation strategies that support business objectives, enterprise strategies and timelines.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a broad range of agreements and advises on related legal issues.
- Supports regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state and federal agencies, as needed.
- Represents the company in negotiations, meetings, and proceedings within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and enforcement trends affecting health insurance operations and proactively advises on business impacts.
- Coordinates and manages outside counsel strategically, ensuring their use is appropriate, cost effective, and aligned with business needs and legal risk.
- Contributes to the development and evolution of policies, procedures, templates, and other similar initiatives.
- Shares knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices to improve efficiency, clarity, and consistency across both the legal team and other departments/stakeholders.
- Commits to personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action.
- Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
- Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
- Performs other functions as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
- Five or more years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
- Prior legal experience in the health care and/or health insurance industry preferred; knowledge of state and federal law and regulation governing the health care and/or health insurance industry.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Skills
- Strong research, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient and capable of handling moderately complex legal issues without oversight.
- Diligent, trustworthy, and accountable.
- Routinely demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Participation in group health and/or dental insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Wellness program.
- Paid time away from work.
- Paid holidays.
Pay
Compensation range: Minimum $123,304 – Maximum $221,948. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s minimum qualifications, and internal equity.
Schedule
- Hybrid work environment which mixes the traditional office environment with flexible work‑from‑home arrangements.
- Periodic travel to regional offices for meetings and other important connection activities.
- Opportunity for remote work may be possible on a case‑by‑case basis.