Corporate Counsel

We’re in this for the greater good at ParetoHealth. Our mission is collective greatness, nothing less will do. Our team is a single force united in the drive to transform employee health benefits.

The company was founded in 2011 to help small and medium-sized businesses fight the rising cost of employee health benefits. We blazed the trail with financing innovations that reduce the risks in self-insurance and deliver significant savings—and we continue to lead with a growing ecosystem of partners and world-class cost control solutions.

But success is measured by more than dollars alone and we measure ours by the good that comes from knowing that every client and all their employees can count on effective, affordable healthcare for years to come.

Pareto is seeking in-house Corporate Counsel to collaborate closely with our business leaders, product & technology, and cost containment teams. In this role, you will charting the company’s strategy in contracting with our key commercial and cost containment partners, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and managing the contract workflow, and in scaling the infrastructure of legal support within the organization.

The role requires an attorney with strong business acumen, excellent legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate law, strategic business development and partner contracting, healthcare law, and familiarity with insurance products. The person who succeeds in this role will be a dynamic a self-starter, focused on delivering high-quality legal work aligned with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective deal execution that supports business objectives
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of corporate contracts, including business development, partnership, and vendor service agreements
• Support the implementation of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with legal requirements
• Assist in managing and mitigating legal risks by identifying potential issues and providing proactive legal advice to business stakeholders
• Serve as legal business partner to the CEO, President, CFO, and other members of the leadership team, balancing risk and opportunity
• Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations, particularly in the healthcare sector, advising on HIPAA and data privacy matters
• Provide training and support to internal teams on legal and regulatory matters

 Required Skills & Qualifications:

• J.D., licensed to practice law in the United States, with active membership in good standing with a state bar, preferably Pennsylvania or Delaware
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with at least two years in-house in smaller organization alongside law firm experience
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements
• Solid background in a wide variety of corporate matters, including employment, compliance, and risk management matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing business needs and priorities
• Experience in the healthcare industry or with healthcare regulations (such as HIPAA) is preferred

Pareto Perks:

Pareto offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience. In addition, Pareto offers a robust benefits package including Medical (100% employer paid), Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and employer 401(k) contribution.

What We Live By:

1. Get it Done and Get it Done Right – We crank out work at higher rates and at a higher quality than our peers in the industry. Our ability to do a lot with a little is a driving force behind Pareto Health, one that's made our brand synonymous with class, quality, and extreme competence.

2. Fire in the Belly - We only make time for champions; we only consider those with an inner desire to excel and push things forward. Our team, our partners, our members–everyone in the Pareto Health universe–works hard, learns constantly, improves furiously, and does so with a fire in the belly.

3. See the Field - As you're stuck thinking about tomorrow, we're already on to thinking about next year. Pareto Health embodies a culture of anticipation, perception, and acting with intent. In one-on-ones, in meetings, at a company level, and at an industry level, we're always two steps ahead.

4. For the Greater Good - Our vision extends past the here and now. We're rowing in the same direction toward the common goal of transforming an industry. It's our accountability, teamwork, and responsibility that ensure as we're changing industry tides, we're helping them rise. Now watch as we lift all boats in the process.

Disclosures:

ParetoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

California Applicants:  See Pareto’s CCPA Notice of Collection for California Employees and Applicants for information about how Pareto Captive Services, LLC, Pareto Health, LLC, and Pareto Underwriting Partners, LLC, together with their respective subsidiaries (collectively, “Pareto”) collects and uses personal information submitted by employment applicants.