Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

GuideWell Source

. Handle disputes, including lawsuits, demands for arbitration, government investigations and prelitigation matters, brought against or on behalf of GuideWell, its subsidiaries and affiliates .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $136,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing complex legal matters, including litigation and compliance within the health insurance sector, while providing strategic legal counsel and developing effective legal strategies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and managing outside counsel.

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Juris Doctorate Degree5+ Years Professional ExperienceLitigation ManagementHealth Insurance Law KnowledgeLeadership and Team Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementLegal Document ReviewLegal Strategy DevelopmentCorporate Law KnowledgeCommercial Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInitiativeSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to State BarAuthorized House Counsel Certification

Industry Keywords

Health Insurance LawsRegulationsCompliance StandardsDispute ResolutionGovernment Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle disputes, including lawsuits, demands for arbitration, government investigations and prelitigation matters, brought against or on behalf of GuideWell, its subsidiaries and affiliates
Manage outside counsel retained to defend or prosecute litigation on behalf of the organization within budgetary parameters
Provide strategic advice and counsel to business areas regarding a wide range of legal matters
Act as legal contact for external stakeholders
Review and/or draft legal documents
Manage complex legal matters or projects with minimal supervision
Assume additional responsibilities of the litigation management team as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
5+ years of professional experience
Admission to at least one state bar
If bar admission is in a state other than Florida, ability to be certified in Florida as Authorized House Counsel
Litigation experience managing a diverse and sizable caseload
General knowledge of health insurance laws, regulations and compliance standards
General knowledge of corporate and commercial law
Demonstrated experience developing legal strategies
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated initiative and self-starter
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to thrive in an uncertain and ambiguous environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
Short- and long-term disability programs
Leave programs to support personal circumstances
Retirement Savings Plan including employer match
Paid time off
Volunteer time off
10 holidays
2 well-being days
Additional voluntary benefits
Comprehensive wellness program
Opportunities for incentive or commission compensation
Annual reviews with pay-for-performance considerations for base pay increases