Join our dynamic in-house legal team within the Operational Compliance group as Counsel, where you'll play a pivotal role in navigating our regulatory framework. In this position, you will be expected to understand our regulatory framework and advocate on behalf of the company with regulators. This role also intersects with crucial areas like data privacy and security. As Counsel, you'll collaborate closely with our business partners to support operational quality of care and service, technology, and cybersecurity, and work alongside our Compliance department to ensure excellence across the board.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and assistance to help the company maximize growth and uphold corporate values in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Research, analyze, and stay updated on laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the company and the dental and vision benefits industry.
- Empower business solutions that avoid legal challenges and compliance issues.
- Develop, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts.
- Leverage legal expertise to execute projects and initiatives under the direction of a practice group leader or other functional leadership.
- Escalate complex legal questions or risks to practice group leaders or senior counsels as needed to explore potential legal solutions.
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Qualifications:
- Law degree with 3+ years of legal experience in a regulatory or transactions-oriented role at a law firm or in-house environment; healthcare or benefits experience is preferred.
- Strong ability to educate through written and verbal communication, bringing clarity and insights to clients and translating complex legal matters into relatable terms.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Capable of organizing and prioritizing work independently while meeting multiple deadlines, with general instruction.
- Adaptability and flexibility in both thinking style and work approach.
- Strong analytical and advocacy skills.
- Excellent listening and observational skills.
- Proficient in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Bar Admission upon hire required.
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $105,000 - $226,100
Additional Information:
Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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