Vice President, Associate General Counsel

Centene Corporation

Associate General Counsel advising Centene’s Medicare health plans on healthcare regulations, risk adjustment, and legal strategy. Leading Wellcare counsel and supporting compliant product operations.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $171,900 - $326,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare law, particularly in Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Duals products, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk adjustment, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to provide strategic legal guidance and manage complex legal matters while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)7+ Years Experience In Health LawMedicare Regulatory ComplianceContract Drafting And NegotiationPeople Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Healthcare Regulatory AnalysisRisk Adjustment MattersMedicare StarsMedicare Bids And Benefit StructuresContract ReviewPolicy DevelopmentLegal ResearchProvider Dispute ManagementCompliance GuidanceOperational Workflow Implementation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationDecision MakingProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

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Industry Keywords

Medicare AdvantagePart DDuals ProductsHealthcare LawsComplianceQualityMLRStarsAuditsVendor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and strategic support to Centene’s Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Duals products
Serve as lead legal counsel for Wellcare, Centene’s Medicare brand
Advise business and compliance partners on healthcare laws, regulations, and guidance impacting Medicare
Research, analyze, and interpret complex healthcare regulatory requirements related to Medicare operations, risk adjustment, MLR, quality, stars, and agent/broker matters
Take on increasing responsibility for national-level and/or company-wide legal matters
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, policies and procedures, and related documents
Provide practical legal guidance for implementing new laws, regulations, business initiatives, policies and procedures, and operational workflows
Manage provider disputes
Partner with product leaders, Compliance, Population Health, Network, Finance, and other business leaders to identify risks, develop practical solutions, and support timely decision making
Manage outside counsel as necessary to ensure efficient, high-quality legal services
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) required
7+ years of experience in health law required
2+ years of experience handling risk adjustment matters, including audits and complex vendor relationships preferred
2+ years of experience in Medicare Stars preferred
2+ years of experience advising on Medicare bids and benefit structures preferred
2+ years of people leadership experience preferred
Bar Admission and currently in good standing required
Equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position may be accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation