Government Employees Health Association
Senior Counsel
Government Employees Health Association, Lees Summit, Missouri, United States, 64063
GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.)
is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.Minimum Requirements
Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.Must be admitted to a recognized bar.Requires 10+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department with meaningful experience as a strategic advisor and collaborative business partner to senior leaders and Boards.Preferred experience with federal and state laws impacting health plans and payors (e.g., Affordable Care Act and ERISA); preferred experience with privacy and security laws (HIPAA and HITECH).Experience in federal contracting, non-profits and tax-exempt entities, including I.R.C. 501(c)(9) entities, preferred.Experience leading and managing legal projects as part of major organization initiatives either in a law firm setting or as in-house counsel.Demonstrated strategic agility with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, foresee challenges accurately, and plan accordingly.Demonstrated collaborative leadership and relationship-building skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships throughout the organization.Excellent issue identification, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including creative problem-solving.Strong ability to balance the need to deliver practical business advance while managing risk and legal obligations.Skills
Reviews, negotiates, and drafts large complex agreements while working with various functional and business partners across the organization to spot potential issues and work creatively and collaboratively towards a solution.Offers advanced and independent legal counseling to the organization, including Executives and Board members, relating to complex issues requiring state of the art industry knowledge.Works directly with outside legal counsel on complex issues and key strategic initiatives.Provides legal support in the development and delivery of new products and services.Develops best practices, including policies and procedures, for addressing emerging legal and business risks.Assumes a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.Participates in major legal actions involving the organization.Works under the general supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer and exercises sound judgment on all matters requiring Legal attention.Work-at-home Requirements
Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mbps download x 5mbps upload) is required.Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms.Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.How We Value You
Competitive pay/salary ranges.Incentive plan.Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one.401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution.Robust employee well-being program.Paid Time Off.Personal Community Enrichment Time.Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D.Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.Tuition Assistance Program.Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.The annual base salary range for this position is $169,835 - $239,405 USD.GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.
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is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization.Minimum Requirements
Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.Must be admitted to a recognized bar.Requires 10+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department with meaningful experience as a strategic advisor and collaborative business partner to senior leaders and Boards.Preferred experience with federal and state laws impacting health plans and payors (e.g., Affordable Care Act and ERISA); preferred experience with privacy and security laws (HIPAA and HITECH).Experience in federal contracting, non-profits and tax-exempt entities, including I.R.C. 501(c)(9) entities, preferred.Experience leading and managing legal projects as part of major organization initiatives either in a law firm setting or as in-house counsel.Demonstrated strategic agility with the ability to manage multiple complex projects, foresee challenges accurately, and plan accordingly.Demonstrated collaborative leadership and relationship-building skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships throughout the organization.Excellent issue identification, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including creative problem-solving.Strong ability to balance the need to deliver practical business advance while managing risk and legal obligations.Skills
Reviews, negotiates, and drafts large complex agreements while working with various functional and business partners across the organization to spot potential issues and work creatively and collaboratively towards a solution.Offers advanced and independent legal counseling to the organization, including Executives and Board members, relating to complex issues requiring state of the art industry knowledge.Works directly with outside legal counsel on complex issues and key strategic initiatives.Provides legal support in the development and delivery of new products and services.Develops best practices, including policies and procedures, for addressing emerging legal and business risks.Assumes a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.Participates in major legal actions involving the organization.Works under the general supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer and exercises sound judgment on all matters requiring Legal attention.Work-at-home Requirements
Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mbps download x 5mbps upload) is required.Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms.Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.How We Value You
Competitive pay/salary ranges.Incentive plan.Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one.401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution.Robust employee well-being program.Paid Time Off.Personal Community Enrichment Time.Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D.Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.Tuition Assistance Program.Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.The annual base salary range for this position is $169,835 - $239,405 USD.GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.
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