Associate General Counsel - Vendor Contracting

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose: Provide legal advice and services regarding vendor contracting, including navigating legal, policy, and operational issues related to privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies in health care. An individual in this role:

• Serves as a lead resource to Enterprise Procurement function regarding vendor contracting in one or more subject matter areas impacting various Centene product lines and programs
   
• Provides legal advice to Centene and its affiliated entities and health plans to define and develop solutions to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
   
• Reviews regulations, industry practices, vendor-sourcing RFPs and other documents affecting such activities and to identify and respond appropriately to regulatory risks or opportunities.
   
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, policies and procedures and related documents
   
• Manages outside counsel and directs, monitors and develops legal strategies in connection with vendor disputes
   
• Directs and conducts training and process improvement activities
   
• Acts as a lead Corporate Counsel on projects or certain matters
   
• Performs other duties as assigned
   
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:
 

Juris Doctor (JD) required: 5+ years of experience in the areas of corporate or health law required
5+ years of experience with government contract law, health law and managed care preferred
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and/or ACA marketplace insurance insurance, state insurance and HMO regulations preferred

IAPP privacy or similar subject matter certification preferred

Bar Admission and currently in good standing required

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act