pstrongJOB SUMMARY/strongbrThe Associate Counsel is an entry-level legal role that provides foundational support to the Legal Affairs Department at Community Health Choice. The role assists with contract drafting and review, legal research, regulatory monitoring, and preparation of legal correspondence and documents. Working under the supervision of senior attorneys, the Associate Counsel supports Communitys Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace, and Medicare operations while gaining experience necessary for career progression within the Legal job family.nbsp;brbrstrongJOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES/strongbrContract Review and Draftingnbsp;brAssist with reviewing, redlining, and drafting routine contracts and agreements.nbsp;brSupport drafting for vendor, provider, confidentiality, and data use agreements.nbsp;brVerify alignment of contract terms with Community policies and regulatory requirements.brLegal Research and Regulatory Supportnbsp;brConduct legal research on TAC, TDI, HHSC, CMS, and other governing regulations.nbsp;brDraft legal memoranda, summaries, and briefing documents.nbsp;brTrack and monitor regulatory changes affecting Community operations.nbsp;brOperational and Administrative Legal Supportnbsp;brAssist with subpoena responses, open records requests, and general inquiries.nbsp;brSupport litigation preparation and document coordination with external counsel.nbsp;brMaintain matter management systems, logs, and tracking tools.nbsp;brStakeholder Collaborationnbsp;brParticipate in internal meetings to gather information and provide follow-up through research.nbsp;brSupport communication among Legal Affairs, operational departments, Harris Health, and external counsel.nbsp;brOther Duties as Assignednbsp;brProvide additional legal and administrative support as needed.brbrReports to Position Title: Sr. Director, Senior Counsel, Legal Affairs or Assistant General CounselbrbrstrongQUALIFICATIONS:nbsp;/strongbrEducation/Specialized Training/Licensure: Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school required.brbrActive license to practice law in the State of Texas required.brbrWork Experience (Years and Area): 1-3 Years experience required; Strong legal writing and research skills required.brbrExperience with contracting, regulatory, managed care, or healthcare industries preferred.brbrSoftware Proficiencies: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)nbsp;brbrOther: Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.brbrJob Family/Job Title CompetenciesbrCritical ThinkingbrOrganizational SensitivitybrAttention to DetailbrTaking InitiativebrbrstrongINTERPERSONAL SKILLS/strongbrClear and professional verbal and written communication skills.nbsp;brAbility to explain legal issues in understandable terms to non-legal staff.nbsp;brStrong listening skills with the ability to summarize and relay information accurately.nbsp;brHigh level of professionalism, judgment, and confidentiality.nbsp;brAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships./p