Senior Legal Counsel

Elevance Health

. Complete routine and non-routine legal assignments and intermediate-level projects independently .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $160,336 - $240,504 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal analysis and contract review, particularly in the healthcare sector, while providing guidance to internal stakeholders and supporting compliance efforts. Proficient in drafting legal documents and counseling on data use restrictions and external communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JDCurrent License To Practice LawHealthcare Industry ExperienceExperience Reviewing Complex Commercial ContractsKnowledge Of Clinical Trial Agreements

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract ReviewDrafting Legal DocumentsCounseling Internal StakeholdersUnderstanding Data Use Restrictions

Soft Skills

CollaborationGuidanceCommunication

Industry Keywords

HealthcareClinical Trial AgreementsResearch Services AgreementsData Licensing AgreementsPublic Health Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete routine and non-routine legal assignments and intermediate-level projects independently
Work autonomously with regular collaboration and reporting to management
Work with more experienced attorneys to represent the organization in legal duties
Contribute to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department
Support development of other attorneys and paralegals by providing guidance on technical and tactical procedures
Assist the Associate General Counsel with reviewing complex commercial contracts and research-related legal documents
Counsel internal stakeholders on restrictions and permitted data uses for research studies, public health initiatives, and health plan operations studies
Support compliance partners with legal issues and analysis related to clinical trial agreements and clinical research organization collaborations
Counsel internal stakeholders on external communication, presentation, and publication issues
Draft consulting agreements and other legal documents
Handle other legal matters and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD
Current license to practice law
Minimum of 6 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure
Healthcare industry experience preferred
Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from a posting location unless accommodation is granted as required by law
Willingness to work in-office 3 days per week
Ability to complete routine and non-routine legal assignments and intermediate-level projects independently
Professional legal concepts and principles
Ability to collaborate with management and internal stakeholders
Experience reviewing complex commercial contracts, including research services agreements, clinical trial site agreements, confidentiality agreements, data licensing agreements, data use agreements, and data collaboration agreements
Knowledge of restrictions and permitted data uses for general research studies, public health initiatives, and health plan operations studies
Knowledge of clinical trial agreements and clinical research organization collaborations
Experience counseling on external communication, presentation, and publication issues
Ability to draft consulting agreements and other legal documents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and match
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Incentive bonus programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial education resources
Hybrid work flexibility
Professional and personal growth opportunities