What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Counsel - Vendor Legal position at MultiPlan dba Claritev?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Associate Counsel is responsible for providing counsel to management and assisting in planning and directing all aspects of the organization's legal affairs and ensures maximum protection of the Company's legal rights.
JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with Claritev management to provide legal counsel and business counsel
- Assume responsibility for complex legal projects and resolves them effectively with a minimum of supervision
- Support Claritev Sales and Account Management team in contract negotiations with customers.
- Support Claritev Network Development team in contract negotiations with healthcare providers.
- Support drafting, distribution and maintenance of all form provider, customer and vendor agreements including the development of tools, processes and procedures for use of and with such agreements.
- Provide counsel and contracting support to other Claritev departments including, but not limited to, Human Resources, Credentialing and IT.
- Support Customer Service/Dispute Resolution processes and assist in the development and implementation of preventive programs to mitigate legal exposure for Claritev.
- Participate in managing litigation strategy and direction of Claritev relationships with outside counsel.
- Participate in development and delivery of training programs for internal Claritev departments.
- Support Claritev's regulatory compliance programs and processes; research and review emerging legislation and regulation, and develop policies for compliance by Claritev; support implementation of compliant policies and processes; support client compliance.
- Direct, supervises, train, Assistant Counsel, paralegals, administrative staff.
- Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments, and with external counsel and advisors.
- Ensure compliance with HIPPA regulations and requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Company's core values.
- The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
JOB SCOPE:
This individual assumes responsibility for complex legal projects and works independently under minimal supervision and with considerable discretion to make decisions that affect the day-to-day operations within the Company. The incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to complete job responsibilities. The incumbent acts as a resource for Associate Counsels, Paralegals, and other Law Department staff as well as other Company departments. Work requires basing decisions on sound logic and rationale; advancing problems or issues toward resolution when encountering ambiguity or uncertainty; choosing the best alternative based on consideration of pros, cons, tradeoffs, timing and available resources; making timely decisions on problems and issues requiring immediate attention; and making sound decisions on complex legal/business issues and problems. An incumbent may have direct subordinates but will generally provide work direction to others who do not directly report to this job.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, and Training):
- Minimum Juris Doctorate
- Minimum 5 years experience related to legal practice including a background in healthcare and/or other related fields such as contracting, regulatory compliance or litigation
- Other required licensures, professional certifications, and/or Board certifications as applicable.
- Meeting management, analytical, communication, presentation, people management, and problem solving skills
- Ability to analyze issues and use sound judgment
- Ability to drive execution
- Ability to handle long-term and/or complex legal projects with significant financial or other business impact.
- Ability to manage outside counsel
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, or employees
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to represent the company in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a positive and professional manner
- Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to use software, hardware, and peripherals related to job responsibilities
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Why Claritev?
Healthcare is complex. We help make it clearer.
At Claritev, you'll do work that matters. Together, we're helping make healthcare more transparent and affordable for all through the power of data, technology, and expertise. We offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact on the clients and communities we serve. If you're looking for purpose, growth, and a team that succeeds together, you'll find it here.
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At Claritev, innovation, agility, and a focus on results drive our success. We embrace bold thinking, work as one team, take ownership, and strive for excellence in everything we do - creating meaningful impact for our clients, communities, and each other.
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