Senior Associate General Counsel Greater Chicago, IL Area + 10 more

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel Senior to be the primary legal subject matter expert on the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). This role is pivotal in ensuring the company's health plans maintain proactive compliance with MHPAEA, respond effectively to regulatory investigations and audits, and provide necessary access to mental health and substance use disorder services for members. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating legal strategies, evaluating risks, and advising on a range of MHPAEA-related issues, including complex federal and state audits. Additionally, the role involves engaging with business and compliance partners, as well as external stakeholders, to develop and implement tools and strategies that support MHPAEA compliance. Applicants for the Associate General Counsel Senior position at the company should have a JD, a current license to practice law, and a minimum of 15 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in managing outside counsel and a deep understanding of MHPAEA and its implications. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal risk assessment, and strategy development, and be adept at advising on the impact of regulatory changes. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and legal research tools is preferred. The company values a dynamic and adaptable workplace, and the role is suited to a professional who can work both in the office and virtually, in line with the company's hybrid work model.

Hiring Company

Elevance Health