Monitoring and tracking of state and federal legislative and regulatory measures impacting Abarca,
Review, analyze and assess changes in state and federal laws and regulations, determining any risks or impact to Abarca, and coordinating with business areas to capture and document operational/system impacts and proposed solutions.
Oversee the cross-functional implementation of legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring understanding of these requirements across business units and Abarca.
Provide counsel on proposed legislation and regulations to impacted business units and clients.
Assess regulatory and legal risks of any corporate initiatives and products.
Draft responses to inquiries and consults presented by the business or clients regarding legal and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with our Government & Industry Partnerships team on advocacy strategies.
Attend regulatory meetings (bi-weekly or as necessary) and coordinate with internal stakeholders on regulatory and legislative issues as they arise.
Coordinate with clients’ internal legal counsel as needed for regulatory matters.
Be up to date on applicable regulatory and legal requirements and be an educational source of knowledge and legal wisdom whenever needed.
Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one (1) state.
8+ years of experience with regulatory affairs, contractual or corporate compliance.
Experience in healthcare industry, including managed care organizations, PBMs.
Experience managing research and proficiency in regulatory sites and legal research systems (i.e. CMS, Westlaw, etc.).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
This position requires availability to work in a specified time zone or working schedule, accommodating the business needs of our clients and team members.
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work model requiring certain on-site workdays (Puerto Rico Location Only)
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