What you will do:
Legal Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations to assess their impact on the organization’s operations
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize legal and regulatory risks
- Conduct regular legal audits and compliance assessments across various departments
Legal Guidance and Advisory Support:
- Advise management on legal issues related to business transactions and corporate strategies
- Offer proactive counsel on potential legal implications of new policies or business initiatives
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure legal considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes
Review and Manage Legal Documentation:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring terms align with organizational goals and legal standards
- Review company communications, press releases, and filings to ensure legal accuracy and compliance
- Ensure all documents and agreements undergo legal review before execution to protect the organization’s interests
Client Contract Review and Legal Compliance:
- Review client contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, aligning terms with the company’s compliance strategy andregulatory requirements
- Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks within contracts, ensuring language reflects company policies and evolving PBMindustry mandates
- Support audits and compliance reviews, providing insights and recommendations to leadership and the Board on legal risks and regulatoryconsiderations pertaining to the PBM industry
Oversee Litigation and External Counsel Coordination:
- Lead or support the defense of the organization in lawsuits and claims
- Coordinate with outside counsel for specialized legal matters and litigation
- Manage litigation strategy, including settlement negotiations and preparing the organization for trial when necessary
What you need:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction(s)
- Minimum of 15 years of legal experience within healthcare required and PBM and/or GPO experience preferred
- Experience in pharmacy rebate contracting, corporate law, business transactions, compliance, and risk management
- Proven track record of managing complex legal issues, regulatory matters, corporate governance, and audits
- Strong knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts, business agreements, and legal documents
- Ability to provide strategic legal advice, balancing legal risk with business objectives
- Ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders, providing clear and actionable legal advice
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
