Job Details

Position is Eligible for Remote / Work from Home Opportunity. Department: Legal- General Counsel. Job Grade: E17. As a condition of employment physical work location must be in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

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Job Title

Sr Associate General Counsel (Remote-Considered)

Job Summary

The Senior Associate General Counsel serves as a key legal advisor, delivering high-level legal support and strategic counsel across Noridian. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. Senior Associate General Counsel combines deep legal expertise with strong communication and problem solving to identify and navigate complex legal issues and drive informed decision-making.

Essential Functions

• Provides high-level legal counsel and strategic advice on matters related to contracting, healthcare compliance, employment law, corporate governance, and risk management.
• Leads and manages complex legal projects and initiatives across the organization; represents the Legal Department in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates legal risk within the company, collaborating with internal departments to balance operational needs and company risk tolerance.
• Provides oversight of the contracting function, including managing its operational execution; the ability to draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal documents.
• Supports growth team in procurement and other activities, including pursuit opportunities, risk and conflict assessment and partner relationships and agreements.
• Supports internal investigations and responses to audits, subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries; manages and/or supports company litigation matters and litigation support relating to company clients.
• Supports the General Counsel in overseeing legal department operations and mentoring junior legal team members.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations; advises on the impact of such changes on the organization.

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Dakota, or eligibility to register as a foreign lawyer in North Dakota.
• 8 years of legal experience with a law firm or a corporate legal department.
• Demonstrates initiative to identify critical information and issues, and ability to apply expert-level problem solving to navigate complex issues and deliver forward-thinking, actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and effectively drive, influence and/or delegate decision-making across all levels within a matrixed organization.
• Exemplifies a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Above requirements and the following:

• Experience with federal healthcare programs and agencies such as CMS, HHS, or VA.
• Experience in a government contracting or healthcare-related organization, particularly with FAR, DFARS, HIPAA and state privacy laws, and other relevant experience.
• 5 years of contracting experience, including IP and technology experience. This is included within the minimum 8 years of overall minimum required experience.
• Understanding of federal procurement laws, healthcare regulations and corporate compliance.

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Ability to read, hear, speak, keyboard, reason, communicate effectively and problem solve
• Requires prolonged sitting and telephone use
• Requires the use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers and printers
• Infrequent lifting to 20 pounds
• Infrequent stooping

Segregation of Duties

Every employee is responsible to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with Noridian values, policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Segregation of Duties Principles, HIPAA, Security and Privacy, CMS requirements, the Noridian Compliance Program and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the essential functions, requirements, and responsibilities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Employees may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description and may be required to perform any task requested by the supervisor or management.

Total Rewards Package

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Voluntary Insurance Plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k and Company Match, Company-paid Life Insurance, Education Assistance Program, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Increasing PTO Accrual Plan, Medical/Parental/Disability Leave, Workers Compensation, Retiree Benefits, Severance Package, Employee Assistance Program, Financial and Health Wellness Benefits, Casual Dress, Open Office Setting, and Online Learning System.

CMS Access Compliance and Regulation Contingency Statement

Some positions require compliance with (i) federal and agency specific regulations and related clauses included in Noridian's prime contracts with the Government, (ii) background checks, and (iii) eligibility for a government-issued identification card.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Below is the salary range for potential new hires.

Salary Range: The pay range for this position is $120,436.17 $197,788.33 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Other Compensation: Incentive Plan & Lifestyle Benefit

This job will be closed 09/30/2025 at 8:00AM CST. No further applications will be considered.

Qualifications Education

Required

Juris Doctor

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Bar ID

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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