Legal Director

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GT Independence has won numerous awards and recognitions for being a great workplace, including being named a National “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2024! We also received the "Great Place Place To Work" Certification for 2025-2026!

The Legal Director will oversee the day-to-day legal operations related to Medicaid financial management services, reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel. This role is responsible for supervising legal staff, providing guidance on legal matters, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and mitigating risks associated with service delivery. The Legal Director will also collaborate with executive leadership and internal departments to provide proactive legal support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of staff attorneys and paralegals.
• Advise on legal issues related to Medicaid financial management services, including compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Identify potential legal risks and implement proactive strategies to address them.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with compliance, finance, and operations teams to align legal strategies with organizational goals.
• Prepare and deliver training sessions on legal and compliance matters.
• Oversee and manage litigation and administrative proceedings, including coordinating with external counsel as necessary.
• Handle investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Conduct legal research and provide interpretations of complex statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.
• Oversee workload distribution, performance evaluations, and professional development for direct reports.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed at least one state and/or District of Columbia.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years in management or supervisory role.
• Experience in Medicaid, healthcare law, financial management services, or related fields strongly preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid regulations and healthcare compliance.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in an office or home office setting. Occasional travel to Hub offices and/or contractor offices may be required.

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization and a trusted leader in personal and financial services for people in need of home and community-based care throughout the country. We help thousands of people in public health programs across the country find and hire their own personal assistants.

Our Legal team strives to create trust, autonomy and even fun. We believe that everyone can contribute and that the best employees are intrinsically motivated, so we excel because we respect each other and we love what we do.

We value excellence, but we won’t micromanage to achieve it. If you are self-motivated, we’ll give you the freedom to succeed on your own. Team members enjoy flexible time off, competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity to grow professionally.
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