General Counsel

The General Counsel will serve as a key legal advisor for Rising, providing strategic legal guidance and support across all business functions. This role will focus on managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and handling a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory issues. The Corporate Counsel will work closely with the executive team and cross-functional departments, acting as a business partner to drive growth while protecting the company’s interests

Requirements

Education

·       Graduate degree from an accredited law school

·       Admitted into a State bar and in good standing

Experience

·       5+ years professional experience as an attorney in the casualty insurance services industry with contracting, labor law, and compliance experience

·       3+ years contracting experience

·       Experience in workers’ compensation, auto, managed care, Medical Provider Network, and/or group health industry is preferred

Skills/Competencies

·       Well-developed time-management, organization, and prioritization skills

·       Excellent analytical skills

·       Excellent rapport-building skills with internal and external customers

·       Excellent oral and written communication

·       Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare summary reports

·       Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

·       Experience in a fast-paced, multi-faceted production-oriented environment

·       Demonstrated persistence and attention to detail

·       Familiarity with medical billing procedures, CPT and ICD-9 codes, and carrier guidelines

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft applications

·       Ability to remain productive during stressful situations

·       Customer-service orientation

Benefits

·       Compensation commensurate with skills and experience.

·       Comprehensive benefits package.

·       Employment within a firm committed to core values, staff development, emerging technology, private ownership, and controlled growth/reinvestment in the future.

·       Opportunity to make a difference in reducing health care costs and increasing the value of health care to individuals and their employers.

·       Daily interaction with some of the most talented people in the medical cost-containment industry.