Associate General Counsel

Description

Title: Associate General Counsel

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid — 4 days per week in Washington, D.C. or Brighton, MA office; 1 day remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us

BrightonOne is a nonprofit social enterprise delivering healthcare, housing, and hope to veterans and military-connected families, with enterprise discipline in service to those who served.

Position Overview

The Associate General Counsel (AGC) is a senior legal leader responsible for providing strategic legal counsel and supporting the organization's legal, compliance, and risk management functions. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role partners with executive leadership and business teams to ensure the organization adheres to all applicable laws and regulations while proactively mitigating legal risks and supporting business objectives. The AGC provides practical legal guidance across a broad range of operational and strategic initiatives. The AGC assists in advising senior leadership on complex legal matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation management, and may also support real estate transactions, employment law, and/or corporate governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts & Risk Management

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, professional services agreements, government contracts, purchase agreements, and other complex business transactions.
• Identify and manage legal risks, implementing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation.
• Drafts template agreements and provides continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
• Advise on insurance and liability coverage to protect against litigation and financial exposure.

Health Plan

• Researches laws, regulations, rules, policies and guidelines affecting health plans.
• Leads response to provider appeals and disputes around payment, clinical authorizations, and other disputes related to health plan operations.
• May review, advise, and negotiate agreements with providers (hospital, primary care, specialist, ancillary providers, etc.).
• Provide support for governance of health plan peer review and credentialing operations in accordance with URAC or similar guidance, including committee support, delegation, etc.
• Collaborates with General Counsel in analyzing complex transactions and identifies legal issues that may impact health plan operations.

Legal Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of the organization's legal strategy in partnership with the General Counsel.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership and business partners, and support the General Counsel in advising the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team.
• Prepare legal analyses, reports, and presentations for executive leadership and the Board.
• Partner with executive leadership to align legal priorities with organizational goals, stakeholder expectations, and policies.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that impact the organization and proactively adjust policies to mitigate risks.

Governance

• Support the General Counsel in providing guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards.
• Develops and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support legal work related to partnerships, and corporate restructuring.

Government & Non-Profit Relations

• Provide strategic legal counsel on interactions with government agencies, including regulatory bodies, funding entities, and policymakers.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, and lobbying activities.
• Oversee legal matters related to grant compliance, funding agreements, and government contracts.
• Represent the organization in public policy discussions, legislative advocacy, and regulatory engagements.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, including healthcare laws (HIPAA), labor laws (FMLA, wage and hour laws), and government contracting regulations.
• Develop and support policies, procedures, and training programs to maintain compliance with industry and governmental regulations.
• Manage internal investigations and regulatory audits, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• 5 or more years of experience in practicing law in a firm or in-house environment required.
• Subject matter expertise supporting organizations in highly regulated industries.
• Experience in healthcare law providing counsel on healthcare regulatory matters, including patient privacy, reimbursement policies, medical staff bylaws, and clinical compliance, preferred.
• Experience in labor and employment law, including employee relations, workplace policies, and dispute resolution preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active bar license to practice law in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, or an applicable state with bar reciprocity.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities in complex legal environments.
• Expertise in healthcare regulatory compliance, labor law, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for advising executives and stakeholders.
• Ability to balance legal risk with organizational objectives in a mission-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government personnel security clearance as a condition of employment.

Physical Nature of the Job

Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

BrightonOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strongly encourage applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.