General Counsel

Description
Location: This position is located at our Dublin, OH campus with hybrid flexibility.
Who we are
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio, were a privately-owned, independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone, and were on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big-hearted, tech-savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need, when they need it, at the most affordable cost – thats why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors.
Were committed to building diverse and inclusive teams – more than 2,000 of us and counting – so if youre excited about this position, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesnt match every requirement.
About the role
The General Counsel is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the organization, including managing the internal legal team and liaising with outside counsel. Reporting to the CFO, the General Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks for a healthcare company. This role involves leadership of a team of attorneys and paralegals, collaborating with senior management, and coordinating with external legal partners to handle complex legal matters. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with and influence senior management and cross-functional teams to create and adopt legal strategies and implement organizational change.
What youll do (Essential Responsibilities)
Legal Team Management: Lead and manage the internal legal department, including a team of attorneys and paralegals. Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure the teams effective handling of legal matters. Allocate resources appropriately and ensure that the legal team operates efficiently to meet business needs.
Litigation Management: Manage litigation, disputes, and claims related to healthcare, employment law, intellectual property, and other business matters. Coordinate with outside counsel on high-stakes or complex litigation, ensuring strategic and cost-effective legal representation.
Employment Law: Advise Human Resources on employment-related legal matters, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence and compliance with labor laws. Provide legal support for internal investigations and dispute resolution.
Legal Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure the organizations compliance with healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute). Stay current on legal developments in healthcare and ensure internal policies mitigate legal risks. Stay current on relevant business trends that may pose future risk such as AI, labor vulnerabilities, etc. Demonstrated ability of appropriately balancing risk for optimal short and long-term business success.
Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and finalization of a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, client services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and employment contracts. Work with the CFO to ensure that contract terms align with financial and operational goals.
Corporate Governance: Provide counsel on corporate governance issues, ensuring that the organization complies with state and federal regulations. Advise the CFO and senior management on governance best practices and corporate policies.
Liaison with Outside Counsel: Serve as the primary point of contact for outside counsel. Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring that outside counsel is engaged effectively and cost-efficiently. Oversee external legal representation for litigation, regulatory matters, and specialized legal areas.
Ethics & Integrity: Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization. Develop and implement l