Grounded by a compelling mission, core values, and compassion for people, CDPHP and its family of companies offer a strong foundation for a rewarding career. Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused, and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance to members throughout New York. The company values people, quality, innovation, and community, and its corporate culture supports those values wholeheartedly. CDPHP is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and takes a wholistic approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CDPHP, the employees have a voice and are encouraged to make an impact at both the company and community levels through engagement and volunteer opportunities. CDPHP invests in employees who share these values and invites you to be a part of that experience.

Legal Counsel at CDPHP are members of the Legal Affairs leadership team and primarily responsible for providing legal services and counsel to management in a variety of areas, including policy development, member and provider issues, individual and institutional provider relationships, employment, contracting, acquisitions and other transactional projects and regulatory affairs. They will provide legal advice to management concerning federal, state, and local laws and their impact on CDPHP’s plans, programs, operations, and community relationships. They are responsible for making decisions about complex legal issues and their application to the Plan’s business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate, admission to New York State Bar, and license to practice law in New York State are required.

• Experience providing legal advice to management level staff concerning federal, state, and local laws and their impact on planning, programs and operations is required.

• Experience providing legal advice and decisions on corporate legal issues is required.

• Experience in providing corporate legal counsel and services in the healthcare industry is preferred.

• Experience proving legal services and counsel to management in a variety of areas, including policy development, member and provider issues, contracting, employment and regulatory affairs is preferred.

• Experience in providing corporate legal counsel and services to the management of a managed care organization, health maintenance organization or indemnity insurance organization is preferred.

• Experience providing legal guidance in payer or provider environments is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required.

• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively identify problems, as well as recommend and/or implement effective solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and develop relationships both internally and externally.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train or supervise staff.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners to positively affect outcomes at the team, organization and member level.

• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate workflow.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Flexibility to adapt to a changing and fast-paced environment.

CDPHP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. In addition to cash compensation, CDPHP employees may be eligible for an incentive payment, a discretionary cash reward based on employee and company performance. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.

CDPHP compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes award-winning health care coverage, health care dollars, a generous paid time off allowance, employee assistance programs, flexible work environment, and much more. Learn about all CDPHP employee benefits at https://www.cdphp.com/about-us/jobs/benefits.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, CDPHP will not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, protected veterans status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. To that end, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any such protected status.

CDPHP and its family of companies include subsidiaries Strategic Solutions Management Consultants (SSMC), Practice Support Services (PSS), and ConnectRx Services, LLC.