In-House Corporate Counsel

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel that will provide strategic legal advice and services that support the Company’s business objectives while mitigating legal risks. This role demands not only a deep understanding of corporate law but also the ability to engage with various stakeholders, anticipate potential legal issues, and develop proactive strategies that promote our company’s growth and stability. The successful candidate has a deep and nuanced understanding of our business and ensures we are in full compliance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations, with a strong emphasis on HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid requirements. This role is expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors, which includes adhering to CorVel’s core values and foundational beliefs. The In-House Corporate Counsel reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and primarily supports the legal needs of our CERIS, Inc. affiliate entity, with the remaining effort spent supporting the other CorVel affiliate entities.

This is a hybrid position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Managed compliance audits conducted by CERIS commercial health carrier clients
• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across all business operations
• Act as HIPAA Privacy & OIG Compliance Officers as required across the organization
• Become familiar with and ultimately manage strategic handling of arbitration matters involving the CERIS commercial health carrier clients
• Address concerns from CERIS commercial health carrier clients regarding AI defensibility
• Litigate or oversee litigation to protect the company's legal interests
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legislation and case laws relevant to the business
• Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to manage the company’s risk in areas of responsibility
• Provide training and workshops on legal issues in areas of responsibility for staff
• Assist with intellectual property management and protection
• Provide legal support over compliance initiatives
• Support mergers and acquisition activity and financial transactions
• Manage subsidiary management activities for all domestic subsidiaries
• Additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to manage a range of legal matters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable advice for the business
• Willingness to work on various projects
• Excellent team player with high IQ and EQ

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Bar membership in good standing
• 4-6 years of corporate legal experience, preferably at least two years at a law firm and prior in-house experience

‍WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Travel required as needed (usually <5%)
• Must have the ability to effectively work with others remotely, conduct privacy reviews and engage in contract negotiation

PAY RANGE:

CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location.  Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors:  federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions.  Our ranges may be modified at any time.

For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.  The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.

Pay Range:  $205,919 – $320,937

A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management

In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.

About CorVel:

CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers’ compensation, auto, health and disability management industries.   CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients.  We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities.  Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!). 

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off.

CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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