Job SummaryThe Senior Legal Specialist is a key member of the Priority Health Legal Specialists team. Someone in this role should have Self Funded Health Plan insurance experience. Creates and revises plan documents and service agreements in support of the Administrative Services (self-funded) line of business. Serves as a subject matter expert for Employer Solutions account managers supporting self-funded clients. Conducts research and recommends action to reduce risk for clients and the business. Monitors litigation and regulatory developments that may necessitate amendments to summary plan descriptions (SPDs) or administrative services agreements (ASAs) among others. Works collaboratively within the legal department and throughout the organization to achieve business goals.Essential FunctionsDevelops and reviews contracts and/or complex legal and regulatory documents that are of a high level of importance for the organization.Provides oversight and supervision of other individuals and functions as requested.Regularly leads complex projects from start to finish; including creating an effective project plan, presenting recommendations, meeting deadlines, proactively investigating and resolving problems, and collaboratively coordinating and leading others around process change.Manages, documents and regularly finds improvements and efficiencies for complex processes, procedures and outcomes to seek continuous improvement related to projects.Conducts research applicable to project assignment, gathers and complies data, interpret and analyze data, including creating written recommendations and reports with research findings with little direction required from manager.Regularly develops complex educational materials and communications, takes the lead on proposing, creating, and presenting educational programs and/or conducting training on subject matters with effective presentation skills for small or large groups.Designs, develops and maintains complex system programs and applications . Works on complex matters with a high level of importance to the organization independently or taking the lead to collaborate with a group of people and act as a change agent to advance initiatives.Takes the lead to effectively communicate and collaborate with others on complex matters, and act as a liaison to stakeholders/business partners in areas of a high level of importance to the organization. Cultivates relationships across the organization. Maintains a current level of knowledge and expertise in complex areas specific to assigned projects and documents knowledge, materials and advice to be used by others in the future.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in legal, compliance, managed care, health plan administration, process improvement or project management5 years of relevant experience substantive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment applicable to the business unit(s) or subject matter area assignedPreferred:7 years of relevant experience substantive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment applicable to the business unit(s) or subject matter area assigned5 years of relevant experience previous leadership experience for projects and/or staffProject management experiencePhysical DemandsPallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 10 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 10 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 10 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 10 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsSitting: FrequentlyStanding: OccasionallyWalking: OccasionallyForward Bend - Standing: SeldomForward Bend - Sitting: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Sitting: SeldomSquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomDriving: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: SeldomHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: SeldomForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: SeldomFinger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently#CorewellHealthCareers#LI-PROPrimary Location SITE - Priority Health - 1241 E Beltline - Grand RapidsDepartment Name PH - Legal ServicesEmployment Type Full timeShift Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 40Hours of Work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Days Worked Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency N/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. 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We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
