Associate Counsel, Manager

IEHP

Associate Counsel providing legal research and advice for IEHP operations. Collaborating with business units to ensure compliance and address legal issues within a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRancho Cucamonga • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $154,128 - $204,214 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic legal counsel, particularly in the context of HIPAA compliance and managed care operations. Possesses strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)California State Bar LicenseHIPAA HITECH RegulationsLitigation ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal MemorandumDiscovery ResponseLitigation StrategyRegulatory AffairsHealth Plan LicensingProvider ContractsGovernment ContractsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalismDiscretionIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Lexis NexisWestlaw

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California Driver's LicenseValid Automobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePublic EntityPrivacy LawsFederal RegulationsCalifornia LawsHealth System OperationsAlternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memorandum and executive briefings on a variety of legal topics as directed by leadership.
Draft and respond to discovery, review motions, memorandums and other work product by outside counsel and provide insight and recommendations on legal strategy.
Attend meetings with business units and recommend appropriate legal strategies and courses of action to meet IEHP’s needs.
Provide strategic advice and counsel on the legal impact of new or proposed local, state, federal or managed care legislation or changes in government agency requirements or processes that impact IEHP in the administration of its programs.
Handle cross-disciplinary legal matters in collaboration with regulatory and business attorneys and other professionals and paraprofessionals.
Work collaboratively with a broad range of staff, developing and maintaining strong relationships between the IEHP legal department and IEHP’s other business units.
Ensure the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) as outlined in IEHP’s policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance.
Any other duties as required ensuring Health Plan operations are successful.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five plus (5+) years or more of legal practice or in-house experience as an attorney required
Experience with HIPAA HITECH regulations and Federal and California privacy laws and regulations
Litigation experience is strongly preferred
The ideal candidate will have experience with other cross functional areas such as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or similar groups
The ideal candidate will have prior in-house experience in a public entity, managed care organization or health system
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school required
Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered license to practice law from the State Bar of California required
Must have a valid California Driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
Must qualify and maintain driving record to drive company vehicles based on IEHP insurance standards of no more than three (3) points
Understanding and knowledge in the following areas: Federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to public entities in California.
All phases of litigation, regulatory actions and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation strategy in California and Federal courts and/or arbitration
Health plan licensing, regulatory compliance, managed care operations, and provider and government contracts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism, maturity, discretion and integrity in dealing with individuals at all levels in the organization, particularly with executive leadership.
Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong legal research skills, including proficiency with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
State of the art fitness center on-site
Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
Life, short-term, and long-term disability options
Career advancement opportunities and professional development
Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
CalPERS retirement 457(b) option with a contribution match
Paid life insurance for employees
Pet care insurance