Deputy General Counsel - Business Transactions

Alignment Healthcare is a consumer-centric platform delivering customized health care in the United States to seniors and those who need it most, the chronically ill and frail, through its Medicare Advantage plans. Alignment Healthcare provides partners and patients with customized care and service where they need it and when they need it, including clinical coordination, risk management and technology facilitation. Alignment Healthcare offers health plan options through Alignment Health Plan, and also partners with select health plans to help deliver better benefits at lower costs.

By becoming a part of the Alignment Healthcare team, you will provide Medicare enrolled consumers the quality of care they truly need and deserve. We believe that great work comes from people who are inspired to be their best. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment community.

Position Summary:

Alignment Healthcare is looking for a Deputy General Counsel, Business Transactions to perform a broad range of legal work with a focus on supporting M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.   The Deputy General Counsel, Business Transactions will report to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and will have the following responsibilities:

General Duties/Responsibilities (May include but are not limited to):

• Advising on the full lifecycle of merger and acquisition transactions, from initial structuring and letter of intent, through due diligence, deal structuring, and closing
• Working with internal teams and outside counsel to manage IP, securities, employment benefits, tax, and other corporate matters impacting M&A deals
• Preparing and reviewing disclosure schedules, tracking diligence materials, and creating and updating supplemental request lists
• Handling contract negotiations and integration and transition service agreements
• Drafting term sheets and other preliminary documentation
• Managing regulatory filings and approvals, closing preparation, and post-closing integration

Supervisory Requirements:

N/A

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.     Minimum Experience:

• 5+ years of legal experience covering mergers and acquisitions, strategic investment and/or private equity, including experience as lead associate

2.     Education/Licensure:

• Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record from an accredited law school

3.     Other:

• Prior in-house experience preferred but not required
• Experience with healthcare transactions preferred
• Exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
• Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business interests and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
• Practical and proactive problem-solver; confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude
• Strong work ethic for a fast-paced environment
• Admission to the bar in the United States

4.     Work Environment:

·       The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Alignment Healthcare, LLC is proud to practice Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disable/Protected Veteran.

If you require any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in completing the online application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [email protected].