EyeMed Vision Care ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel Associate General
Mason, OH
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expEyeMed Vision Care is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care products. The Sr. Associate General Counsel is responsible for overseeing legal aspects of commercial client RFPs and agreements, providing legal counsel for insurance regulatory issues, and managing the contract lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Partner with sales and account management on RFPs, new client agreements, and client renewals. Reviews and approves commercial contracts
Lead negotiations with customers, agencies, and partners
Ensure contracts reflect business terms and comply with legal and regulatory requirements; mitigates legal and operational risks
Advises stakeholders on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk exposure
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and relevant regulations
Primary legal partner for commercial sales & account management and internal stakeholders, including compliance, operations, and product development
Provide guidance to internal teams on contracting principles and legal processes
Provide clear counsel in a timely manner in the following areas: regulatory compliance, including legislative and regulatory review; Insurance, including HMO and Preferred Provider Organization; HIPAA/state privacy; ERISA; MVC contracts, state third party administrator laws and regulations, and general healthcare matters
Identify opportunities to recommend action including new policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure awareness by key individuals of existing legislation and regulation
Manage regulatory and administrative procedures, including defending Company against claims/investigations by state Departments of Insurance or other applicable agencies
Assist with State Department of Insurance submissions to regulatory authorities
Assist with state licensing requirements for EyeMed and its related entities
Support Finance team with state insurance licensing matters
Assist applicable departments in client and/or regulatory agency audits
Additional responsibilities and special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted in at least one state, with the ability to obtain corporate counsel status in Ohio
12+ years of experience with a corporate law department, private law firm, or government agency
Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex health care agreements
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to provide practical, business oriented legal advice
Preferred
Experience working in a high growth environment
Experience in the healthcare industry
Experience handling insurance and/or regulatory matters
Familiarity with privacy and regulatory considerations
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Works independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
Health care
Retirement savings
Paid time off/vacation
Various employee discounts
Company
EyeMed Vision Care
EyeMed Vision Care is a leader in vision insurance benefits. We deliver stand-out vision benefits centered around an outstanding member experience.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles F. Owen
Chief Compliance Officer, VP Government Programs & Compliance
Lisa Grantham
National Vice President, Strategic Healthcare Partnerships
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