Deputy General Counsel

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to help lead its legal function and provide strategic, practical counsel on significant legal, regulatory, operational, and business matters. The role oversees legal department operations, workflows, resource allocation, budgets, outside counsel, and matter management, while establishing service standards, performance metrics, and risk escalation processes. The Deputy General Counsel will lead and develop the legal team, guide the responsible use of legal technology, and maintain oversight of significant legal matters. This leader will also advise on commercial agreements and healthcare regulatory issues, partner with executive and cross-functional leaders, and build a scalable legal organization aligned with business priorities. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. At least 12 years of progressive legal experience is required, including substantial in-house experience and a record of leading attorneys, legal professionals, or major legal functions. Applicants should bring significant experience in healthcare, pharmacy services, health plans, or another highly regulated industry, along with expertise in legal operations, budgeting, outside counsel management, and process improvement. Strong people leadership, risk governance, legal technology, executive communication, and commercial judgment are essential.