Counsel, Business Development

Description
The Counsel position is an integral part of Delta Dental's legal team, supporting critical company initiatives in a collaborative team environment. As an attorney in the Legal department, this role protects the company's interests by gathering information, identifying/ evaluating options, preparing legal positions, providing counsel, and advising leadership on recommended courses of action.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and assistance to enable the company to maximize/grow business and promote corporate values in accordance with local/state/federal laws.

Research, analyze, and keep current on laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the company and the industry as a whole.

Empower business solutioning that avoids legal challenges and compliance issues.

Develop, review, and negotiate contracts.

Leverage legal expertise to execute projects and initiatives under the direction of a practice group leader or other functional leadership.

As needed, escalate complex questions of legal interpretation or risk to practice group leaders or more senior counsels to explore legal solutions

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

2+ w/Bachelor’s degree

Additional Experience

3+ years of legal experience in a regulatory or transactions oriented role at a law firm or an in-house environment with law degree; Healthcare or benefits experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to educate with every communication, using written and verbal communication to bring clarity and insight to clients and translating complex legal matters into relatable terms.

Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

With general instruction, ability to organize and prioritize work independently while meeting multiple deadlines.

Willingness to be adaptable and flexible in both thinking style and work style.

Strong analytical and advocacy skills.

Excellent listening and observational skills.

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Licenses
• Bar Admission. Upon Hire Req'

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.
Pay Grade 23. $106,400 - $230,600