Associate General Counsel

The Job

Manages and provides strategic direction on all phases of litigation, including labor and employment, provider reimbursement, vendor disputes, and general liability disputes.

Directly represents SCAN in administrative proceedings and some arbitrations or litigation.

Drafts, reviews, advises, and negotiates a broad range of contracts, including vendors, providers (hospital, primary care, specialist, ancillary providers, telehealth, etc.), payors, and grants.

Conducts internal investigations into compliance, regulatory, employment, and operational matters, including coordinating fact finding, preparing investigative reports, and partnering with outside counsel on investigations.

Performs legal research and provides legal and regulatory counsel on issues relating to health plan and medical group operations, federal and state healthcare laws (e.g., Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, licensing, scope of practice), PACE programs, Medicare, Medicaid, telehealth, etc.

• Actively oversees and manages outside counsel, including setting case strategy, reviewing work product, and managing legal spend to ensure cost-effective, high-quality results.
• Acts independently to provide well-informed and timely legal advice on a variety of complex and sensitive matters.
• Monitors and researches market and industry trends of interest to the organization in connection with its business activities.
• Anticipate changes impacting operations, keeps management abreast of developments and recommend preparatory actions.
• Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders throughout the organization to develop and maintain strong relationships with SCAN business units and affiliates.
• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
• Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar, or eligibility to practice as Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, which may be a combination of top-tier firm and in-house at an established legal department.
• Substantial civil litigation, including arbitration and administrative proceedings, is required.
• Ability to directly represent SCAN in administrative hearings and smaller litigation and arbitrations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting complex vendor contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state healthcare law related to managed care, Medicare Advantage, HIPAA, Fraud Waste and Abuse (e.g., Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills required.
• The ability to collaborate as team player and to adapt to change, master new skills, and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Personal and professional demeanor needed to work with all levels of individuals throughout the organization.
• Practical and business oriented with sound judgment and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment. Able to balance competing priorities.
• Hardworking with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude. The ideal candidate will be flexible, a team player and possess a drive for excellence.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.
• Mission driven and ethical.

What's in it for you?

• Base Pay Range: $180,000.00 to $280,000.00 annually
• Work Mode:- Partially On-site twice per week (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays) at SCAN's headquarters in Long Beach, California.
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) along with 11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

At SCAN we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.