General Counsel

Position Summary:

CAQH is seeking a visionary and highly accomplished General Counsel to lead its legal function and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. This individual will act as a trusted advisor providing high-level strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, compliance, and risk matters affecting the organization. The General Counsel will be instrumental in safeguarding the company’s reputation, supporting innovation and growth, and ensuring legal and ethical integrity across all business operations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented legal executive with deep experience in corporate governance, commercial transactions, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role requires exceptional judgment, business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes while supporting the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

This role is a full-time, remote, exempt position and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Base Salary Range: $300,000 - $350,000 annually.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Legal Leadership

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all legal matters affecting the organization and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and business partnership.
• Advise the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors on legal implications of strategic decisions, business transactions, and policy initiatives.
• Monitor and anticipate evolving legal and regulatory developments and advise the organization accordingly.

Corporate Governance

• Serve as the chief legal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee preparation for board meetings, governance policies, and disclosures to ensure alignment with legal and ethical standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws governing corporate entities (if applicable).

Enterprise Risk & Compliance

• Develop and lead an enterprise-wide legal risk management strategy, identifying potential risks and implementing proactive mitigation plans.
• Oversee internal compliance programs, including ethics, privacy, regulatory reporting, and training programs.
• Ensure the organization meets obligations under key laws and regulations, including HIPAA, data privacy and industry-specific requirements.

Commercial and Contractual Matters

• Oversee legal review, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts, including vendor, customer, licensing, and partnership agreements.
• Establish and maintain standard contract templates, approval workflows, and contract lifecycle processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Provide legal support for corporate transactions, such as financings, M&A, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, as needed.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage all legal disputes, litigation, and regulatory investigations, engaging and supervising outside counsel as necessary.
• Design and execute litigation strategies to minimize risk exposure and financial impact.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of disputes while protecting the company’s interests and reputation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic partner to business units by providing pragmatic, business-savvy legal guidance on emerging opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, IT, Product, and Compliance teams to embed legal considerations into day-to-day operations.
• Serve as a thought leader and internal educator on legal best practices, trends, and emerging issues.

Team & Performance Management

• Set clear goals and performance metrics for the legal department and track progress regularly.
• Foster a results-driven, accountable, and collaborative team culture.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor legal staff, including Sr. Counsel, supporting their professional development and effectiveness.

Skills: 

• Demonstrated success leading legal operations in a complex, regulated environment.
• Deep knowledge of corporate law, contract law, privacy law, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business goals and deliver actionable, strategic guidance.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership presence and effective communication with stakeholders across legal and non-legal disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive legal experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Background in corporate legal departments, law firms, or a combination thereof, preferably within healthcare or technology sectors.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state (or DC) bar.  

WHO WE ARE

Named one Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work,” CAQH has helped nearly 1,000 health plans, 2+ million providers, government entities and vendors connect, exchange information and operate more efficiently. CAQH technology-enabled solutions and its Committee on Operating Rules for Information Exchange (CORE) bring the healthcare industry together to make sharing business information more automated, predictable, and consistent. CAQH Insights researches opportunities to reduce the burden of manual processes in healthcare administration.  

WHAT YOU GET

CAQH recognizes that its most important asset is its growing team of smart, creative, collaborative, forward-thinking and passionate professionals – and that a comprehensive employee benefits package is an important factor for them in choosing where to work. CAQH offers competitive compensation along with an extensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance and a 401k. We offer full-time remote work to all staff from any location and maintain a physical office in downtown Washington, DC.

At CAQH, we are proud of our active commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our DEI committee works diligently to foster an inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and empowered. We embrace diverse perspectives and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive. Join us in our mission to transform healthcare through innovative technology solutions while making a positive impact on the lives of diverse communities.

CAQH is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, place of residence, or any other characteristic protected by law. CAQH will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Applicants have rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are interested in applying for employment with CAQH and need an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact CAQH Human Resources at 202-517-0436.

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