Legal Counsel Senior – Technology and International Operations

About the role

The Legal Counsel Senior – Technology and International Operations is responsible for providing legal advice on enterprise-wide technology matters, specifically focusing on digital health technology products and services, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the delivery of business and clinical support operations services by our Carelon Global Solutions (CGS) international team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Technology & Carelon Global Solutions (CGS) Legal team.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on technology law topics such as AI, SaaS, software as a medical device, technology product development lifecycle, and data use, advising business stakeholders and coordinating with lines of business attorneys.
• Negotiate various contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, SaaS Agreements, MOUs, and Partner Agreements for technology and business operations products and services with clients and partners.
• Advise clients on legal risks and actively propose risk mitigation options.
• Implement risk mitigation options in collaboration with cross-functional teams of stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and negotiation playbook in collaboration with technology legal peers.
• Review and advise sales teams regarding responses to client RFPs for technology, business operations and clinical support services and products consistent with enterprise-wide technology delivery strategy.
• Analyze changing regulations impacting business and provide strategic legal analysis and advice regarding gap assessments and mitigating controls.
• Research and support the development of key strategic positions regarding the use of technology and provide ongoing internal education and training on legal issues.
• Prioritize competing priorities, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude and flexibility while producing consistently high-quality work product in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Requires a JD, current license to practice law and a minimum of 6 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 Skills, Capabilities And Experiences

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Legal practice experience with a focus on technology and health law in a technology or health care company or law firm.
• Experience with commercial technology vendor agreements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively present information to and advise business stakeholders.
• Client-service orientation with ability to create effective working relationships.

Benefits

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $ 145,760-$240,504. Location(s): Illinois, Virginia. In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

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. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.