General Counsel IV

This position provides in-house legal advice and services on matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization. The role will report to Medica's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and will focus on contract review and negotiation and provision of other legal support, particularly in IT, Operations and HR domains.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders across IT, HR, Operations, Vendor and Provider contracting teams, offering legal expertise in complex matters relating to contracts/agreements, policy formation and review, development of applicable training, and review/resolution of payment disputes. This is a high-volume, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IT contracts, including inbound and outbound technology licenses, service agreements, SaaS agreements, and AI-related vendor agreements. Serve as a subject matter expert for this work, guiding teams through complex legal and technical issues. Advise on contract interpretation and risk, including assistance with matters related to AI implementation and formation of AI policies.
• Provide legal support for HR-related initiatives, including contract review, support of investigations, drafting HR policies and provision of HR training.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure support of business goals and adherence to legal standards.
• Support provider contracting and policy initiatives and assist with general vendor contracting review as needed. Assist with review of provider reimbursement demands and provide effective assistance in resolution.
• Escalate legal issues appropriately and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Help develop and refine internal contract templates and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. degree. Preferably licensed in Minnesota or Wisconsin (or willing to seek licensure in these states).
• 7+ years of professional experience beyond the degree, with a strong background in legal contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal experience in healthcare, insurance, or provider-side organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in IT contracting and/or HR legal support.
• Strong understanding of legal principles related to contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, SaaS models, and cloud-based licensing.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work well across departments; highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal colleagues and external partners. Strong communication and reporting skills.

This position is a hub-based role which requires onsite presence. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must reside within a commuting distance to one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN; Omaha, NE; Madison, WI; St.Louis, MO. Onsite frequency is determined by business need as decided by leadership and may be up to 2-3 days a week.

The full salary range for this position is $147,100-$252,100. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.