Legal Counsel, Contracting

Elevance Health

Legal Counsel negotiating high-value health plan contracts and providing legal guidance at Elevance Health. Collaborating with business partners to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Florida, Kentucky, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,968 - $182,952 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects
Negotiate and manage client contracts with health plan clients, state agencies, employer groups, etc.
Collaborate with multiple business partners and legal colleagues
Become the resident expert on contract management practices and software
Ensure client contracts comply with applicable laws and appropriately allocate risk
Provide effective legal guidance and risk assessments
Assist business with pre-litigation contractual dispute management

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD and current license to practice law
Minimum of 3 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure
Prior experience in negotiating complex, high-value health plan contracts preferred
Experience with legal operations at a large organization preferred
Experience implementing and overseeing the use of contract management software preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Short and long term disability benefits
Wellness programs
Financial education resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract managementlegal advicerisk assessmentnegotiationcontractual dispute managementhealth plan contractslegal operations

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunication

Certifications

JDlicense to practice law