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A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients.

At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

Assistant General Counsel, will report directly to the VP, Managing Counsel, Technology and be responsible for advising internal business partners on data use rights, compliance with privacy and security laws and regulations, artificial intelligence, and compliance with cybersecurity obligations of our clients. This position will develop and implement related policies, practices, and training programs, and help business stakeholders to understand and address data rights, data protection, artificial intelligence and privacy issues as they emerge.

To be successful in this role, you must be extremely organized and proactive, with a desire to learn and grow. Conducting work with integrity and responsibility, you will be keenly customer-focused, collaborate well with team members and cross-functional business partners, and have positive working relationships with outside counsel. If you are a self-directing, strategically thinking, and detail-oriented individual with a get-it-done attitude, come work with us!

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with Zelis' information technology, product, and internal business teams to provide legal advice in support of Zelis' strategic initiatives. This support will include counseling on a wide variety of technology transactions and initiatives involving data rights, data use, data privacy protection, information security matters, technology procurement, and consumer facing applications.

• Support and advise Zelis' business teams on efforts to develop and build out offshore operations, including review and negotiation of client contracts related to same

• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and regulatory requirements including any data rights, data use, and security and privacy laws to proactively counsel business units and manage legal exposure

• Support the Privacy and Information Security Teams on privacy and security incident response, including client and member notification requirements

• Advise Marketing, Product, and Privacy teams on legal requirements related to compliant use of website tracking technologies

• Support the Sales Legal Team on various data rights, AI, privacy and offshoring client contract review and negotiation

• Draft and review agreements, contracts and other legal documents

• Give accurate and timely counsel to internal clients

• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations

• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

• Partner with outside counsel as required

• Maintain and promote a positive can-do attitude and professional demeanor

What You'll Bring To Zelis:

• 5+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house, with some in-house experience, with knowledge of and experience with privacy regulatory and legal frameworks including HIPAA, state privacy laws, TCPA and CAN-SPAM

• Substantial experience assessing legal risks relating to data protection, data rights, AI and privacy

• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, including security and privacy provisions

• Demonstrated accountability and keen ability to meet aggressive time frames

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of business law

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies

• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information

• Handle disputes that may arise in existing commercial relationships

• Proficiency with the use of Artificial Intelligence, e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, to streamline workflows and legal operations

• Provide guidance and support to our cross-functional colleagues on a wide range of legal issues including data protection/privacy laws, data security, consumer protection laws relating to advertising and product performance claims, and other global legal frameworks, as needed

Experiences/Background:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice

• 5+ years' experience handling privacy and data use issues in the healthcare setting

• Interest in and general understanding of AI

• Experience in the technology sector (preferred)

• Experience with AI issues and servicing global clients (preferred). Knowledge of IT law and with AI, software, licensing, SaaS, cloud, API, and other IT agreements preferred

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S., with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Check out our locations to learn more about our offices. All employee work locations are based on the needs of the position and are determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

While location expectations vary by role, candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred to support collaboration when needed. Our hybrid approach is flexible, and in-office presence is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule.

Base Salary Range

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis' full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees' health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.