Associate General Counsel - Litigation at Elevance Health in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel - Litigation




Location: Woodland Hills, CA


This position will work in a hybrid model (virtual and office). Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woodland Hills Elevance Health PulsePoint location.


Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection, with the minimum in-office commitment being 1-2 days in the office per week.


The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects developed in response to clients' overall objectives and needs. The primary function is managing a large litigation caseload, working closely with outside litigation counsel Works as a strategic partner and decision maker with more senior leaders and manages work independently.



How you will make an impact:

• Applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand.


• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate legal projects.


• Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department.


• Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles.


• May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge. Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management.


• Routinely works on complex problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.


• Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues.


• Assesses and mitigates risk.


• Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.


• Responsible for managing litigation case load.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Healthcare experience preferred.


• Experience managing owning case load.


• Experience managing outside counsel strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $189,796 to $284,694.


Locations: Woodland Hills, California


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 considered to be 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. Apply Now