Contract Attorney

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.

2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Medical Mutual is seeking a talented Contract Attorney to join our dynamic organization. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that provides exceptional legal counsel and support.

As a Contracts Attorney at Medical Mutual, you will play a crucial role in. drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contractual agreements to ensure they align with legal standards and the best interests of the organization.

This role involves safeguarding the company from potential legal pitfalls and contributing to strategic decision-making by providing insightful legal counsel.

The role is hybrid, and location is Medical Mutual's Brooklyn, OH headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to identify and analyze legal issues, assess risk, and provide recommendations and counsel.
• Develops standard documents and compliance guidelines and negotiates on behalf of the corporation.
• Draft and review contracts, prepare and review vendor contracts, ensuring all terms are clear, fair, and legally sound
• Negotiate terms, work with vendors to negotiate contract terms that protect the company's interests.
• Ensure compliance, ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice, offer legal guidance to company leadership on contract-related matters.
• Manage contractual disputes, address and resolve any disputes that arise from vendor contracts.

Qualifications

Level I Requirements : Requires a J.D. degree, 3 years of law firm and or legal experience, and admission to practice law in Ohio.

Law firm and employment law preferred. Must have the ability to research and apply legal principles, solve problems, and occasionally travel to offsite locations.

Level II Requirements : Requires a Juris Doctor degree, 5 years of law firm and or legal experience, and admission to practice law in Ohio.

Law firm experience preferred. Experience in employee law is a plus. Must have the ability to research and apply legal principles, solve problems, and occasionally travel to offsite locations.

Level III Requirements : Requires a J.D. degree, at least 8 years of law firm and or legal experience, and admission to practice law in Ohio.

Law firm experience preferred. Experience in corporate and employment law preferred. Law firm experience required. Must have the ability to research and apply legal principles, solve problems, and occasionally travel to offsite locations.

• Proven ability to research and apply legal principles.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and evaluate and provide risk minimizing solutions

Preferred qualifications :

Attention to Detail : Ability to meticulously review and draft contracts

Negotiation Skills : Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable term

Legal Knowledge : Comprehensive understanding of contract law and relevant regulations

Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-Solving : Ability to address and resolve contractual disputes effectively

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees.

That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes :

A Great Place to Work :

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available.

Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.

• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation :

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work / life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You :

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual :

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors.

Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans.

We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans.

Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.