Why should you consider a career with Colorado Access? We are a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. We care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP ) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Our focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. We are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by our vision, supported by our values and pillared by diversity, equity and inclusion. Find work/life balance: We offer PTO, floating holidays, seven company paid holidays, work from home options (exceptions apply), an Employee Assistance Program and a 401K. Be a part of something bigger and make an impact: We serve the underserved and most vulnerable populations in our community through access to quality and affordable health care. No matter what you do for Colorado Access, you are impacting our community and making a difference. Sharpen your skills, learn, and grow: We support your continued development through tuition reimbursement, leadership training, promotion opportunities, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and a language pay stipend. What you will do: We are looking for a Associate General Counsel like you who can help shape our vision and support our mission. Here is what the day-to-day functions will look like: Provides legal advice to Colorado Access in contemplated business transactions, corporate policy development, and potential disputes in order to help structure legal, workable arrangements and, to the extent possible, avoid misunderstandings, disputes and litigation. Provides legal guidance in identifying critical problems and applies both legal and compliance principals to yield outcomes that minimize risk and support the company’s mission. Participates in the contracting program of the Legal Department, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents such as: commercial and healthcare agreements across a wide range of subject matters, hearing briefs and position papers, and other appropriate documents to represent Colorado Access, and for use by Colorado Access staff. Ensures the proper tracking and analysis of new healthcare legislation impacting the company, and advises the executive and senior management staff, as necessary, about Colorado Access’ compliance with applicable federal and/or state statutes, rules and regulations. Engages in complex research on legal and regulatory issues affecting Colorado Access, including preparing written memoranda and opinions and presenting results to executive and senior management staff. Solves problems and makes decisions on a daily basis relative to contract negotiations, corporate legal questions and/or matters brought against the company, in a manner that encourages a cooperative work ethic and culture. Provides internal educational services and promotes awareness of legal risk management and changes to laws impacting the company in order to help the company avoid legal problems. Provides backup legal support to the Claims Appeals, Credentialing and Utilization Management departments in agency appeals, requests for information, grievances, and other legal matters, as needed. Participates as legal department representative on company committees and workgroups, providing legal guidance across all lines of business and departments. Provides legal guidance and services, as directed by the Deputy General Counsel, Director of Legal Services, to the boards of directors and committees and functions of Colorado Access subsidiaries and the Colorado Access Foundation. Performs other duties as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel, Director of Legal Services. What you will bring: Education: Juris Doctorate degree required Experience: Minimum three to five years’ experience practicing law. Demonstrated experience representing health care institutions or health care providers preferred. Experience representing a corporation preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and values. Advanced legal research skills. Logical thinking abilities and organizational skills. Computers skills to include Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). May be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines. Licenses/Certifications: Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain an active license within thirty days of hire. A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving. Together we will be: an innovative and collaborative team who supports each other, the employees and vision of the company to reach our goals individually, together and as an organization. Pay, Perks and Benefits at Colorado Access: The compensation for this position is $136,000.00 to $168,000.00 annually. The pay rate/salary is commensurate with experience. In addition to being part of a mission driven organization serving our community, as an eligible Colorado Access employee, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, that includes: Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date. Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury. Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options. Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent). Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent). Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility). Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance). Where you will work: This position will be a hybrid model work environment, a blend of ‘In-Office’ and ‘Remote.’ We are not able to support out of state employees at this time as we continue to serve our members and community in the metro Denver area and across the beautiful state of Colorado. COVID-19 Vaccination Notice: In compliance with state and federal guidance, Colorado Access has adopted a policy addressing vaccination and testing requirements to protect the health of employees and their families, our members, vendors and visitors of Colorado Access. All new hires must present proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or agree to testing protocols at the time of hire.