Closing Date: 13th March, 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 an accommodation is granted as required by law.
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for assisting more experienced attorneys in a variety of routine legal assignments and projects and providing solutions to a limited range of legal problems of moderate scope and impact.
How you will make an impact:
- Provides legal counsel to the company's Medicare Advantage (MA) line of business, advising business partners on regulatory, operational, and contractual matters arising under Medicare Part C.
- The role supports interpretation and application of 42 C.F.R. Part 422, CMS sub-regulatory guidance, and related federal and state healthcare laws in areas including provider contracting, delegation and oversight, member communications, grievances and appeals, benefit administration, and compliance with CMS marketing and operational requirements.
- The Legal Counsel drafts and reviews provider and vendor agreements affecting MA operations, conducts legal research, supports audit and regulatory response activities, and collaborates with Compliance, Government Programs leadership, and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk.
- The Legal Counsel drafts and reviews provider and vendor agreements affecting MA operations, conducts legal research, supports audit and regulatory response activities, and collaborates with Compliance, Government Programs leadership, and operational teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk.
- Applies department protocol, exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions.
- Learns about risk identification and mitigation in the context of the health insurance industry or the attorney's technical area of expertise.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Experience in Medicare Advantage strongly preferred.
- Healthcare industry experience is preferred; managed care or healthcare regulatory law experience strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in a highly regulated industry preferred (i.e. auto, finance/banking, tech).
- Prior experience at a law firm preferred.
- For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $116,424 to $191,268.
Location(s): District of Columbia (Washington, DC); Illinois; Maryland; Massachusetts
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.
The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are:
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.