Deputy General Counsel

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare. The Clover legal team is a small and nimble group that takes on novel legal issues requiring innovative solutions. We are a smart and resourceful group of in-house lawyers proactively addressing legal matters that challenge us to think differently.

As the Deputy General Counsel, you will report to the General Counsel and be a key member of the legal organization and broader leadership team. You will partner with business groups across the company to provide advice and counsel on a broad range of corporate and health care issues, and work closely with leaders to anticipate and develop solutions. In this executive-facing role, you will also provide guidance on compliance with applicable regulations to Clover's corporate strategy and businesses. You should be a team player and not afraid to take on new challenges or work with uncertainty.

As the Deputy General Counsel, you will:

• Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a diverse team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the legal department. Develop and improve upon legal operations and processes in order to enhance efficiency and impact of the team.
• Executive Business Partnership: Represent the General Counsel in discussions with other senior leaders throughout the organization. Leverage your deep legal and business partnership expertise to guide Clover’s executive team and other cross-functional leaders on a wide range of issues, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and corporate governance. Play a key role in building and supporting Clover’s subsidiaries.
• Legal Risk Management: Assess legal risks associated with Clover’s short and long term business activities and initiatives, and architect strategies to mitigate such risks while aligning with organizational goals.
• Escalation Point: Serve as an escalation point for urgent legal matters, representing the General Counsel and providing timely and practical solutions to complex legal issues.
• Healthcare Expertise: Leverage your knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations to provide specialized guidance on matters related to health technology, value-based deals, and other healthcare-specific issues.
• External Counsel Management: Manage relationships with external legal counsel and other service providers, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
• Compliance and Ethics: Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organization, staying abreast of relevant legal developments and industry trends. Assist in developing internal policies across a broad range of subject matter, including employment, privacy and security.

Success in this role looks like:

• Legal Team Engagement: You will provide both mentorship and technical expertise to a high functioning legal team, which will enhance the overall bandwidth and enable the department to handle a greater volume of work efficiently and effectively. Your leadership capabilities will ensure high levels of engagement, satisfaction, and professional growth.
• Organizational Productivity: You will scale Clover’s legal function through process automation, new technologies and platforms, and improved collaboration.
• Business Continuity: Your effective business partnership will be critical for ensuring the organization builds towards future goals in a compliant and sustainable manner. 

You should get in touch if:

• You have a J.D degree from an accredited law school along with deep experience in both a national law firm and in-house legal setting, and are licensed to practice law in a U.S. state.
• You are a strategic and effective leader and mentor with demonstrable career progression including time spent as a Deputy General Counsel and/or leader of a corporate legal function. 
• You are a proven legal business partner and have a demonstrated ability to effectively work with C-suite executives.

• You have demonstrated expert knowledge in either SaaS licensing or Value Based Care contracting through your senior leadership roles within technology and/or healthcare organizations.
• You are detail-oriented and a dynamic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• You have the ability to effectively p