Staff Counsel

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Staff Counsel serves as an attorney in the Legal Department and is responsible for supporting all of WPS’ lines of business, including Health Plan, Government Services, WPS Data Logistics and New Ventures. The Staff Counsel position advises business leaders on various legal matters, including new business opportunities, contract review and negotiations, reviewing and responding to RFPs, advising on corporate structure matters, and compliance and regulatory support.

The Staff Counsel position reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel.

$115,000 - $130,000

Our first consideration will be to have this new employee live in the Greater Madison, WI area to take advantage of Hybrid work and collaboration. Employees living within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) will be expected to work in the office 2 days a week. Secondary priority will be given to remote candidates in WI, IL, MN, or IA.

If not regionally local to Madison, WI, frequent monthly travel to WPS Headquarters will be expected.

• Draft, review, and negotiate documents supporting corporate transactions, including non-disclosure agreements, term sheets, and service agreements.
• Advise business leaders on legal and regulatory risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on laws and regulations impacting a Wisconsin-based health insurance company, including the Wisconsin Statutes, Wisconsin Administrative Code, HIPAA, ACA, and ERISA.
• Advise on applicable laws and regulations for WPS Data Logistics, focusing on compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and state privacy and consumer protection laws.
• Support WPS’ Government Services division in pursuing opportunities with federal government agencies and contractors, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Review, negotiate, and manage services agreements for various WPS business lines, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments and other stakeholders to ensure that contract terms align with business goals.
• Maintain, improve, and update contract templates, clause libraries, and playbooks for commonly negotiated terms.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin in good standing, required upon hire.
• 3 or more years of legal experience in commercial contract law, preferably with in-house corporate or law firm experience and proven experience negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to interpret complex statutes and regulations and apply them to business operations.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills. Comfortable advising business leaders and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience in health care law or government contracting.

• High‑speed cable or fiber internet.
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection.
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• Remote and hybrid work options available.
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1.
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs.
• Review additional benefits:

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not‑for‑profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active‑duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and…