Assistant General Counsel

Wellmark’s Assistant General Counsel will assist and support the Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer in the performance, representation, and delivery of all legal, compliance, and regulatory services for Wellmark and its subsidiaries. This requires a thorough and in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory environment affecting Wellmark's business and the health care industry. This individual will be accountable for reviewing, analyzing, preparing, and communicating legal and regulatory issues that influence or impact Wellmark’s business. In addition, this individual will represent Wellmark with members, stakeholders, regulators, and other external audiences.The position is expected to have heavy emphasis on regulatory and compliance support of Wellmark’s governmental healthcare programs, including programs governed by the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Tricare, Federal Employee Program, and ERISA. In addition to regulatory support, this individual will be responsible for advising on and drafting of complex contracts.  This individual will provide support to Wellmark’s product and sales team, provider network administration team, health and pharmacy services teams, compliance teams and health plan operations. This individual will also have regular contact with state and federal regulators, including CMS, DOL, Treasury, and the Iowa and South Dakota Divisions of Insurance.Ideal candidates will have experience providing legal and / or regulatory compliance advice in a healthcare setting or other highly regulated industry such as financial services, utilities or other insurance sectors. You have exceptional interpersonal capabilities, allowing you to build long-term, productive relationships internally and externally. You embrace your role as an adviser and pride yourself on the ability to learn the business, allowing you to consult with your stakeholders more effectively. If this sounds like you, apply today!