Associate General Counsel Senior
Elevancehealth
KY-LOUISVILLE, 3195 TERRA CROSSING BLVD, STE 202, 204, 300, 302, 304 & 306; GA-ATLANTA, 740 W PEACHTREE ST NW Posted 2 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
On-siteFull time15+ years exp
Anticipated End Date
2026-11-02
Position Title
Associate General Counsel Senior
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. 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.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.
The
Associate General Counsel Senior
will serve as our primary Legal subject matter expert on the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). In this cross-functional role, the AGC will engage with and advise business and Compliance partners throughout the Enterprise to ensure that our health plans proactively maintain MHPAEA compliance, accurately respond to federal and state regulator investigations and audits, and provide appropriate member access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services.
How you will make an impact
- Creates legal strategies and evaluates risks to support the business with its ongoing MHPAEA compliance efforts.
- Advises Elevance leadership and the MHPAEA steering committee on mental health parity issues, actions necessary to maintain compliance, and impacts from any regulatory changes.
- Coordinates and advises on responses to complex federal Department of Labor Audits and CMS Audits on behalf of Anthem health plans and health plan clients.
- Advises on state MHPAEA audits, annual filings and ad hoc filings.
- Assists and advises business in reviewing and appropriately modifying cost of care initiatives with mental health parity impact.
- Engages with and develops tools for sales teams to respond to MHPAEA-related client and consultant inquires.
- Meets regularly with Public Affairs representatives, external trade groups, and others to discuss federal and state policy as new MHPAEA rules and enforcement is considered.
- Work with outside counsel
Minimum Qualifications :
- Requires a JD, current license to practice law and minimum of 15 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure including experience in managing outside counsel; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences
:
- Experience with Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, Copilot, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Chat GPT, Lexis Nexis/ Westlaw preferred.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is
Location(s): Illinois, Minnesota, 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). 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. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Job Level
Director Equivalent
Workshift
1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Family
LEG > Attorneys
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, 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.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration .
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