Job Details

Overview

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Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make.

Deputy General Counsel, Litigation - REMOTE

Job Description

The Deputy General Counsel Litigation leads the companys litigation strategy, manages all aspects of legal disputes and ensures effective resolution. The position provides direction and leadership to non-lawyer and lawyer professionals and is a key member of the legal departments leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of attorneys and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
  
• Oversee all company litigation matters, including commercial, employment, anti-trust, and federal and state regulatory inquiries
  
• Develop and implement litigation and risk management strategies that align with Primes business objectives, mitigate risk and protect the companys brand and business
  
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on the most complex legal scenarios
  
• Select, manage, and evaluate external legal counsel to ensure high-quality representation
  
• Oversee Prime's Records and Information Management (RIM) program, eDiscovery platform, employment law and HR support functions
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor degree and current state attorney's license
  
• 15 years of relevant work experience, including 12 years of experience as an attorney and 5 years representing managed care companies, health care clients, or clients in highly regulated, complex industries
  
• 10 years of leadership/people management experience
  
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship
  

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of PBM regulatory frameworks and healthcare law, with demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address emerging legal risks
  
• Provides strategic legal guidance to business leaders, translating complex legal requirements into actionable business strategies
  
• Leads legal support for key business initiatives, including product development, strategic partnerships, and compliance programs
  
• Collaborates with senior compliance, clinical, and operational leaders to align legal strategy with enterprise objectives
  
• Oversees outside counsel on significant matters, including litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
  
• Contributes to the development of internal legal policies and training programs to enhance organizational legal literacy
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years across a wide variety of legal functions (corporate governance, dispute resolution, contract negotiation, employment law, audits/investigations, regulatory compliance)
  
• 3 years of experience advising senior business leaders on legal strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory interpretation
  
• Demonstrated experience in federal healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and False Claims Act, with a focus on PBM and managed care operations
  
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies (e.g., CMS, OIG, state pharmacy boards) and contributing to internal or external policy initiatives
  

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Every employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship. In addition, Prime retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job.

Potential pay for this position ranges from $217,000.00 - $369,000.00 based on experience and skills.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page ( and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLCis proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.

Prime Therapeutics LLCis proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.###.#### or email ...@primetherapeutics.com.

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.