Legal Director - IntelliScript (Remote)

What We Do

Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance clients. We are a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world.

Candidates who have their pick of jobs are drawn to IntelliScript’s entrepreneurial and collaborative culture of innovation, excellence, exceptional customer service, balance, and transparency. Every single person has a voice in our company, and we challenge each other to push the outer limits of our full, diverse potential. We have shown sustained growth that ensures you will have room to grow your skillset, responsibilities, and career.

Our team is smart, down-to-earth, and ready to listen to your best ideas. We reward excellence and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Visit our LinkedIn page for a closer look at our company and learn more about our cultural values here.

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What this position entails

IntelliScript is seeking an experienced and dynamic Legal Director to lead our legal and compliance team and oversee IntelliScript legal affairs. This role will provide strategic legal advice, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, manage litigation, manage the contracting process, and provide legal support new and existing business initiatives.

The Legal Director will report directly to IntelliScript’s executive leadership team and will play a critical role in shaping the legal strategy and risk management framework of the organization.

What you will be doing

• Provide expert legal advice to executive leadership and senior management on legal matters including HIPAA, privacy, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other relevant law
• Develop and implement legal and regulatory strategies to support existing and new business initiatives and product offerings
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including discovery, strategy development and coordination with external counsel(s)
• Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts with clients, vendors, and partners, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with relevant obligations
• Oversee contract approval
• Establish, manage, and maintain outside counsel relationships, as necessary
• Collaborate with and counsel various internal departments (IT, InfoSec, Product, Relationship Management, and Operations) to support IntelliScript needs
• Consult with Milliman’s Global Corporate Services team(s) to ensure legal and regulatory alignment
• Oversee IntelliScript’s intellectual property management program, including associated outside counsel relationships
• Participate and contribute a member of IntelliScript’s senior leadership team to help foster an open and collaborative culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Manage IntelliScript Legal & Compliance department staff
• Maintain a keen business sense and provide solutions-oriented legal advice
• Special legally relevant projects, as assigned

What we need

• Member of the State Bar in good standing
• 10+ years of experience in a senior in-house legal role, preferably within technology, consumer reporting, or privacy sectors
• In-depth knowledge of legal areas including HIPAA, privacy, FCRA, contracts, insurance, and AI
• Demonstrated experience managing a team

What you bring to the table

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to engage with executives and stakeholders
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts
• Strong litigation management capabilities and a proactive approach to risk mitigation
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and develop innovative legal strategies
• Keen business acumen and the ability to provide solutions-oriented legal guidance
• Demonstrates the ability to tackle challenging questions head-on by using critical thinking and innovative approaches to develop solutions, and analyzes complex issues to synthesize information for informed decisions
• Shows enthusiasm and passion for their work, maintains motivation and perseverance in the face of challenges, and displays a proactive attitude with a bias toward acting when appropriate
• Effectively manages workload and prioritizes tasks to maximize productivity, allocates energy and resources appropriately to meet deadlines and objectives, and balances multiple projects and responsibilities without compromising quality
• Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, adapts to changing priorities and remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience in overcoming obstacles and setbacks

Wish list

• Continued education and/or advanced degree(s)
• Experience in software-as-a-service industry
• Published thought leadership articles, past speaking engagements, etc.
• Experience presenting to management-level decision-makers

Location

The expected application deadline for this job is January 30, 2025. This position is open to remote work. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI as needed and travel nationwide for meetings, conferences, and team events (up to 10%).

The salary range for this position is $168,000 - $352,000 depending on a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. In addition, we offer a significant performance-based bonus plan, profit sharing, and generous benefits.

Milliman Benefits (Full time U.S. positions only)

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit-sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A discretionary bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period
• Commuter Program, which allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for your parking or public transit expenses to get to and from work. You may utilize this benefit any time throughout the year and funds will be available the first of the month following your first contribution
• A minimum of eight paid holidays
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs  

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.