Associate General Counsel Senior

Closing Date: 2nd November, 2026

Description:

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Associate General Counsel Senior will serve as our primary Legal subject matter expert on the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). In this cross-functional role, the AGC will engage with and advise business and Compliance partners throughout the Enterprise to ensure that our health plans proactively maintain MHPAEA compliance, accurately respond to federal and state regulator investigations and audits, and provide appropriate member access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services.

How you will make an impact:

• Creates legal strategies and evaluates risks to support the business with its ongoing MHPAEA compliance efforts.
• Advises Elevance leadership and the MHPAEA steering committee on mental health parity issues, actions necessary to maintain compliance, and impacts from any regulatory changes.
• Coordinates and advises on responses to complex federal Department of Labor Audits and CMS Audits on behalf of Anthem health plans and health plan clients.
• Advises on state MHPAEA audits, annual filings and ad hoc filings.
• Assists and advises business in reviewing and appropriately modifying cost of care initiatives with mental health parity impact.
• Engages with and develops tools for sales teams to respond to MHPAEA-related client and consultant inquires.
• Meets regularly with Public Affairs representatives, external trade groups, and others to discuss federal and state policy as new MHPAEA rules and enforcement is considered.
• Work with outside counsel

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a JD, current license to practice law and minimum of 15 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure including experience in managing outside counsel; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
Experience with Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Excel, Word, Copilot, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Chat GPT, Lexis Nexis/ Westlaw preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $191,520 to $330,372.

Location(s): Illinois, Minnesota, Virginia

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

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