Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has been exclusively retained by National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to conduct a search for an Associate General Counsel, to be located in Washington, D.C. NCQA is an equal opportunity employer.
Company: The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private 501 nonprofit organization in the United States that works to improve health care quality through the administration of evidence-based standards, measures, programs, and accreditation. They work for better health care, better choices, and better health through the administration of evidence-based standards, measures, programs and accreditation.
Position Overview: The Associate General Counsel will play a lead role with respect to NCQA’s government and private sector engagements, intellectual property matters/licensing, legal agreements related to NCQA’s commercial work streams, advising on routine corporate and legal matters, and employment law matters. This is a high visibility role within and external to the organization to accomplish NCQA’s strategic business objectives.
Experience: Minimum of seven to ten (7-10+) years of legal experience in government (FAR) and commercial contracting, technology licensing and other intellectual property agreements. Healthcare industry experience is highly desired.
Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid work model available).
Compensation: Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Commensurate with experience.
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