Zelis
Associate General Counsel
US MA Boston · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$153k-$194kDetected 12 hours ago
Incident ResponseComplianceAccessibilityNegotiationProcurementContract ManagementHIPAAResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work.
- You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Zelis' information technology, product, and internal business teams to provide legal advice in support of Zelis' strategic initiatives.
- This support will include counseling on a wide variety of technology transactions and initiatives involving data rights, data use, data privacy protection, information security matters, technology procurement, and consumer facing applications.
- Support and advise Zelis' business teams on efforts to develop and build out offshore operations, including review and negotiation of client contracts related to same
- Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and regulatory requirements including any data rights, data use, and security and privacy laws to proactively counsel business units and manage legal exposure
- Support the Privacy and Information Security Teams on privacy and security incident response, including client and member notification requirements
- Support the Sales Legal Team on various data rights, AI, privacy and offshoring client contract review and negotiation
- Draft and review agreements, contracts and other legal documents
- Maintain and promote a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor
- Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
- Provide guidance and support to our cross-functional colleagues on a wide range of legal issues including data protection/privacy laws, data security, consumer protection laws relating to advertising and product performance claims, and other global legal frameworks, as needed
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house, with some in-house experience, with knowledge of and experience with privacy regulatory and legal frameworks including HIPAA, state privacy laws, TCPA and CAN-SPAM
- Substantial experience assessing legal risks relating to data protection, data rights, AI and privacy
- Experience negotiating commercial contracts, including security and privacy provisions
- Demonstrated accountability and keen ability to meet aggressive time frames
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information
- Proficiency with the use of Artificial Intelligence, e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, to streamline workflows and legal operations
- A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication.
- Partner with outside counsel as required
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice
Nice to have
- Experience in the technology sector (preferred)
Compensation
- $153,000.00 - $193,800.00
- At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages.
- The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc.
- Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.
Benefits
- Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers.
- We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions.
- Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients.
Company info
- At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done.
- A Little About Us
Equal opportunity
- Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role.
- We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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