Counsel

Job 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. Experience and knowledgeable about cybersecurity, data privacy compliance, incident response, HIPAA regulations and AI governance.
• Empower business solutioning that avoids legal challenges and compliance issues.
• Develop, review, and negotiate contracts, including but not limited to technology transactions such as SaaS agreements, cloud services, software licensing, vendor agreements, and AI related procurement.
• 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
• This list is not all-inclusive and you are expected to perform other duties as requested or assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing
  
  

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.
• Certifications (Preferred): CIPP/US, CISSP (Security), or AI Governance certifications (e.g., IAPP AIGP).
  
  

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

Additional Information

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
  
  

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

About The Team

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico or other US Territories or outside of the United States at this time.