Assistant General Counsel

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Assistant General Counsel based in United States.** This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance on complex matters while supporting business objectives in a highly regulated environment. The Assistant General Counsel will serve as a trusted legal advisor, managing a diverse portfolio of corporate, regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. This position requires strong legal judgment, the ability to navigate evolving regulations, and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will help identify risks, develop practical solutions, and support key initiatives through thoughtful legal counsel. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, this role contributes to responsible growth and effective decision-making. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced attorney seeking meaningful impact, autonomy, and collaboration within a dynamic legal organization. ### Accountabilities: The Assistant General Counsel provides legal expertise and strategic support across a broad range of matters, serving as a key advisor to business leaders and legal stakeholders. This role requires independent judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance legal requirements with business priorities. - Provide legal advice and counsel on corporate, transactional, regulatory, and compliance matters. - Draft legal opinions, recommendations, and guidance to support informed business decisions. - Manage a defined portfolio of legal matters, projects, markets, affiliates, or specialized practice areas. - Identify, evaluate, and communicate legal and regulatory risks while monitoring relevant legislative and regulatory developments. - Lead and support contract-related activities, including drafting, negotiation, vendor agreements, provider agreements, and dispute resolution. - Support corporate governance initiatives, compliance programs, business development activities, and strategic partnerships. - Provide legal guidance for new market implementations and operational initiatives. - Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, regulators, government entities, external counsel, and internal stakeholders. - Manage or support litigation matters and other dispute resolution activities. - Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to legal colleagues and business partners. - Collaborate across legal practice areas and business functions to deliver effective solutions. - Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate will bring significant legal experience, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to provide practical counsel in complex regulatory environments. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and experience working with business stakeholders. - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution required. - Current, unrestricted attorney license required. - Minimum of 7 years of legal, regulatory, or compliance experience. - Experience in a law firm or in-house corporate legal environment preferred. - Healthcare and/or managed care legal experience strongly preferred, particularly experience involving government programs. - Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare law, regulatory requirements, and relevant legal practice areas. - Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-focused recommendations. - Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to align legal guidance with organizational goals. - Experience assessing legal risks and opportunities to support strategic decision-making. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to diverse audiences. - Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and stakeholder ma…