Implement policies and legal strategies to manage provider-related liabilities from inception through litigation.
Provide legal and risk analysis, correspondence, internal and external coordination, and conduct negotiations to achieve desirable outcomes.
When feasible, conduct litigation, including administrative hearings related to Medicaid appeals.
Provide day-to-day support to business units in resolving contract, legal, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Review and develop contracts, including complex commercial contracts and contracts with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, assist in contract negotiation and monitoring and provide legal advice in the event of contract disputes.
Provide legal advice in addressing non-compliance, terminations and related problems.
Review and approve all final contracts as to form and with regard to legal and regulatory compliance.
Provide education to Trillium staff on legal issues as requested; pursue professional development and continuing legal education by attending workshops/conferences related to health law and regulations.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.
Minimum two (2) years of legal experience in North Carolina, in healthcare/managed care and/or federal or state government (Medicaid), to include dealing with regulatory matters and/or reviewing and negotiating complex contract terms.
Licensed as an attorney in good standing in North Carolina.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must reside within North Carolina.
Must be able to travel within the state as required.

Associate General Counsel

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