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TrueScripts Management Services is a pharmacist-founded, fully transparent Prescription Benefit Manager that has been revolutionizing the PBM industry since 2014. Our mission is to build lasting relationships by providing prescription benefit expertise at a personal and customized level to ensure optimum value at the lowest possible cost. We are committed to lowering prescription drug spending, achieving clinically effective outcomes, and always delivering Amazing Care.
Did we mention Amazing Care? Good!
Because this is so much more than just our tagline. It is the foundation upon which our business was built. We believe that Amazing Care starts from within, and our culture is reflective of this philosophy.
Our team members enjoy:
- A wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
- A strong salary and bonus program
- A robust 401k program with 6% match
- TrueScripts is an ESOP, a team member owned company! Each year team members are allocated shares of stock through our ESOP, a Qualified Retirement plan!
- A wellness program including financial incentives, chiropractic and massage services, and fitness stipends
- A cohesive, family-based culture
- Charitable contributions and volunteer time
- Lots of celebrations!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Here’s what we need from you: A future team members' values need to align with TrueScripts' core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Service. This match in value systems is critical for our team's chemistry and continued success. Our culture is positive, and our people possess a ‘can do, proactive attitude. Honesty and transparency are the foundation that we build upon. What sets us apart from our competitors is the programs that we bring, the education that we provide, and the utmost respect for clients and their members to assist them when and where needed.
The Sr. General Counsel serves as the company’s principal legal advisor and a key member of the Executive Committee, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across the organization. This role is responsible for helping the company navigate the highly regulated pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and healthcare environment while balancing legal and regulatory requirements with business objectives, growth, client needs, and operational realities.
The Sr. General Counsel will provide leadership and counsel across PBM operations, healthcare and pharmacy regulation, commercial contracting, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, disputes, regulatory matters, and ESOP-related legal considerations.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned, business-minded attorney who brings strong legal judgment, hands-on execution, and meaningful experience in healthcare, pharmacy benefits, managed care, insurance, employee benefits, or PBM-related environments. Experience working with an ESOP or employee-owned organization is highly valued.
This role is designed for a practical legal leader who can identify and prioritize material risk, provide clear recommendations, and help the business move forward without unnecessary legal complexity or expense.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Executive & Strategic Legal Leadership
- Serve as the company’s principal legal advisor to the President/CEO and Executive Committee.
- Provide practical legal guidance on strategic initiatives, business decisions, growth opportunities, regulatory risk, and enterprise-level issues.
- Participate as an active member of the Executive Committee and contribute legal and risk perspectives to organizational strategy and decision-making.
- Partner with executive and business leaders to balance legal and regulatory requirements with commercial objectives and operational realities.
- Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and proactively develop strategies to address them.
PBM, Healthcare & Regulatory Counsel
- Advise leadership and business teams regarding federal and state laws and regulations affecting PBM operations and healthcare services.
- Provide legal guidance related to claims administration, formularies, pharmacy networks, pharmacy reimbursement, rebates, benefit programs, employer-sponsored health plans, and related PBM services.
- Advise on state PBM laws and requirements, including registration, reporting, transparency, network, reimbursement, rebate, spread pricing, and pass-through requirements.
- Provide counsel regarding CMS requirements and Medicare and Medicaid matters relevant to PBM, health plan, pharmacy, and managed care operations.
- Advise on ERISA, HIPAA, HITECH, privacy, data security, fraud and abuse, and other applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translate changes into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and impacted business teams.
- Partner with Compliance, Operations, Clinical, Client Services, Sales, Finance, and other departments to ensure legal requirements are incorporated into business processes.
Commercial Contracting
- Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee key commercial agreements, including:
- PBM services agreements (PSA)
- Client and payor agreements
- Pharmacy network agreements
- Manufacturer rebate and service arrangements
- Vendor and technology agreements
- Data-sharing and data-use agreements
- Business Associate Agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Other strategic and commercial agreements
- Establish contract standards, templates, playbooks, and approval processes that support efficient and consistent contracting.
- Identify material contractual risks and provide practical recommendations for mitigating those risks.
- Partner with Sales, Client Services, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to support client retention, RFPs, new business opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Corporate Governance, ESOP & Enterprise Risk
- Provide legal counsel regarding corporate governance, board matters, policies, procedures, and organizational risk.
- Advise leadership regarding ESOP-related legal, governance, fiduciary, transaction, and compliance matters.
- Support appropriate governance practices and documentation as the organization continues to grow.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate enterprise legal and business risks.
- Support internal investigations and other sensitive organizational matters requiring legal oversight.
Disputes, Audits & Regulatory Matters
- Manage litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and other legal matters.
- Coordinate and oversee outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
- Establish appropriate strategies, budgets, and expectations for outside legal engagements.
- Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively while ensuring the company receives appropriate legal support.
- Serve as a key internal resource during regulatory examinations, governmental inquiries, significant audits, and other high-risk matters.
Legal Operations & Process Development
- Build and maintain scalable legal processes appropriate for a growing PBM organization.
- Develop and maintain legal templates, contracting playbooks, policies, procedures, approval workflows, and other resources.
- Establish appropriate processes for identifying when legal review is required and ensuring matters are escalated appropriately.
- Help business leaders understand legal requirements and risk without unnecessarily slowing business operations.
- Develop relationships and processes that allow the organization to resolve routine legal matters efficiently while reserving outside counsel for matters requiring specialized expertise.
Leadership & Partnership
- Build trusted relationships with executive leaders and business partners throughout the organization.
- Communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise, and business-oriented manner.
- Educate leaders and team members regarding relevant legal, regulatory, compliance, privacy, and risk considerations.
- Promote a culture of proactive risk management, accountability, integrity, and sound business judgment.
- Serve as a steady and trusted advisor during periods of organizational growth, regulatory change, and business transformation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing with applicable bar authorities.
- Minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with meaningful experience in healthcare, PBM, pharmacy benefits, managed care, insurance, employee benefits, health plan administration, pharmaceutical services, or another closely related regulated industry.
- Significant experience advising senior executives and business leaders on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated experience with healthcare and/or pharmacy-related regulatory requirements.
- Experience with CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid matters related to pharmacy benefit management, health plan, pharmacy, or managed care operations.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and risk-prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal judgment while considering commercial and operational realities.
- Ability to independently manage a broad legal portfolio while effectively partnering across a growing organization.
- Experience managing outside counsel and controlling legal spending.
- High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Willingness and ability to travel to the Washington, Indiana corporate office at least five business days per month and attend required in-person Executive Committee meetings.
INTRODUCTION
TrueScripts Management Services is a pharmacist-founded, fully transparent Prescription Benefit Manager that has been revolutionizing the PBM industry since 2014. Our mission is to build lasting relationships by providing prescription benefit expertise at a personal and customized level to ensure optimum value at the lowest possible cost. We are committed to lowering prescription drug spending, achieving clinically effective outcomes, and always delivering Amazing Care.
Did we mention Amazing Care? Good!
Because this is so much more than just our tagline. It is the foundation upon which our business was built. We believe that Amazing Care starts from within, and our culture is reflective of this philosophy.
Our team members enjoy:
- A wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
- A strong salary and bonus program
- A robust 401k program with 6% match
- TrueScripts is an ESOP, a team member owned company! Each year team members are allocated shares of stock through our ESOP, a Qualified Retirement plan!
- A wellness program including financial incentives, chiropractic and massage services, and fitness stipends
- A cohesive, family-based culture
- Charitable contributions and volunteer time
- Lots of celebrations!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Here’s what we need from you: A future team members' values need to align with TrueScripts' core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Service. This match in value systems is critical for our team's chemistry and continued success. Our culture is positive, and our people possess a ‘can do, proactive attitude. Honesty and transparency are the foundation that we build upon. What sets us apart from our competitors is the programs that we bring, the education that we provide, and the utmost respect for clients and their members to assist them when and where needed.
The Sr. General Counsel serves as the company’s principal legal advisor and a key member of the Executive Committee, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across the organization. This role is responsible for helping the company navigate the highly regulated pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and healthcare environment while balancing legal and regulatory requirements with business objectives, growth, client needs, and operational realities.
The Sr. General Counsel will provide leadership and counsel across PBM operations, healthcare and pharmacy regulation, commercial contracting, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, compliance, disputes, regulatory matters, and ESOP-related legal considerations.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned, business-minded attorney who brings strong legal judgment, hands-on execution, and meaningful experience in healthcare, pharmacy benefits, managed care, insurance, employee benefits, or PBM-related environments. Experience working with an ESOP or employee-owned organization is highly valued.
This role is designed for a practical legal leader who can identify and prioritize material risk, provide clear recommendations, and help the business move forward without unnecessary legal complexity or expense.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Executive & Strategic Legal Leadership
- Serve as the company’s principal legal advisor to the President/CEO and Executive Committee.
- Provide practical legal guidance on strategic initiatives, business decisions, growth opportunities, regulatory risk, and enterprise-level issues.
- Participate as an active member of the Executive Committee and contribute legal and risk perspectives to organizational strategy and decision-making.
- Partner with executive and business leaders to balance legal and regulatory requirements with commercial objectives and operational realities.
- Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and proactively develop strategies to address them.
PBM, Healthcare & Regulatory Counsel
- Advise leadership and business teams regarding federal and state laws and regulations affecting PBM operations and healthcare services.
- Provide legal guidance related to claims administration, formularies, pharmacy networks, pharmacy reimbursement, rebates, benefit programs, employer-sponsored health plans, and related PBM services.
- Advise on state PBM laws and requirements, including registration, reporting, transparency, network, reimbursement, rebate, spread pricing, and pass-through requirements.
- Provide counsel regarding CMS requirements and Medicare and Medicaid matters relevant to PBM, health plan, pharmacy, and managed care operations.
- Advise on ERISA, HIPAA, HITECH, privacy, data security, fraud and abuse, and other applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translate changes into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and impacted business teams.
- Partner with Compliance, Operations, Clinical, Client Services, Sales, Finance, and other departments to ensure legal requirements are incorporated into business processes.
Commercial Contracting
- Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee key commercial agreements, including:
- PBM services agreements (PSA)
- Client and payor agreements
- Pharmacy network agreements
- Manufacturer rebate and service arrangements
- Vendor and technology agreements
- Data-sharing and data-use agreements
- Business Associate Agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Other strategic and commercial agreements
- Establish contract standards, templates, playbooks, and approval processes that support efficient and consistent contracting.
- Identify material contractual risks and provide practical recommendations for mitigating those risks.
- Partner with Sales, Client Services, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to support client retention, RFPs, new business opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Corporate Governance, ESOP & Enterprise Risk
- Provide legal counsel regarding corporate governance, board matters, policies, procedures, and organizational risk.
- Advise leadership regarding ESOP-related legal, governance, fiduciary, transaction, and compliance matters.
- Support appropriate governance practices and documentation as the organization continues to grow.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate enterprise legal and business risks.
- Support internal investigations and other sensitive organizational matters requiring legal oversight.
Disputes, Audits & Regulatory Matters
- Manage litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and other legal matters.
- Coordinate and oversee outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
- Establish appropriate strategies, budgets, and expectations for outside legal engagements.
- Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively while ensuring the company receives appropriate legal support.
- Serve as a key internal resource during regulatory examinations, governmental inquiries, significant audits, and other high-risk matters.
Legal Operations & Process Development
- Build and maintain scalable legal processes appropriate for a growing PBM organization.
- Develop and maintain legal templates, contracting playbooks, policies, procedures, approval workflows, and other resources.
- Establish appropriate processes for identifying when legal review is required and ensuring matters are escalated appropriately.
- Help business leaders understand legal requirements and risk without unnecessarily slowing business operations.
- Develop relationships and processes that allow the organization to resolve routine legal matters efficiently while reserving outside counsel for matters requiring specialized expertise.
Leadership & Partnership
- Build trusted relationships with executive leaders and business partners throughout the organization.
- Communicate complex legal issues in a clear, concise, and business-oriented manner.
- Educate leaders and team members regarding relevant legal, regulatory, compliance, privacy, and risk considerations.
- Promote a culture of proactive risk management, accountability, integrity, and sound business judgment.
- Serve as a steady and trusted advisor during periods of organizational growth, regulatory change, and business transformation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing with applicable bar authorities.
- Minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with meaningful experience in healthcare, PBM, pharmacy benefits, managed care, insurance, employee benefits, health plan administration, pharmaceutical services, or another closely related regulated industry.
- Significant experience advising senior executives and business leaders on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated experience with healthcare and/or pharmacy-related regulatory requirements.
- Experience with CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid matters related to pharmacy benefit management, health plan, pharmacy, or managed care operations.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and risk-prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal judgment while considering commercial and operational realities.
- Ability to independently manage a broad legal portfolio while effectively partnering across a growing organization.
- Experience managing outside counsel and controlling legal spending.
- High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Willingness and ability to travel to the Washington, Indiana corporate office at least five business days per month and attend required in-person Executive Committee meetings.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant General Counsel
Get your foreign law credentials evaluated early
PERM filings for legal roles require documented equivalency between your foreign law degree and a U.S. J.D. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency strengthens your employer's ability to satisfy DOL's educational requirements during the audit process.
Target in-house legal teams at large employers
Corporate law departments at publicly traded or multinational companies sponsor green cards far more often than law firms, which rarely hold qualifying employment relationships with staff at the AGC level. Focus your search on companies with established immigration compliance programs.
Search green card job postings through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Assistant General Counsel roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated PERM for legal professionals rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Clarify bar admission requirements before PERM is filed
Some AGC roles list state bar admission as a minimum requirement, which affects both PERM prevailing wage classification and your own eligibility. Confirm with your employer which jurisdictions are listed in the job description before DOL recruitment begins.
Understand how OFLC Wage Search affects your offer
Your employer must pay you the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and location throughout the green card process. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the wage level assigned to senior in-house counsel roles in your target metro area before negotiating your offer.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If your priority date is current when USCIS approves the I-140 petition, you can file for adjustment of status at the same time, shortening the path to permanent residency. Confirm whether your prospective employer's legal team or outside counsel handles this filing concurrently.
Green Card Assistant General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant General Counsel role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most AGC positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a J.D. or an equivalent advanced law degree plus substantial legal experience, satisfying the advanced-degree professional standard. Some employers file under EB-3 when the specific role description fits the skilled worker category. USCIS evaluates the actual job requirements listed in the PERM application, not just the title.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 filings have no annual cap lottery at the petition stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, whereas H-1B visa approval can come within months. For nationals from countries without significant visa backlogs, the EB-3 path can still reach permanent residency faster than waiting on H-1B extensions.
What does the PERM process look like specifically for a legal role like AGC?
Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. attorney is available at the prevailing wage for that specific position. For AGC roles, this means advertising the job with the actual duties and minimum requirements. DOL may audit the file and request documentation of every applicant reviewed and why each was not selected, so your employer's HR and outside counsel need to maintain detailed records throughout.
How can I find Assistant General Counsel jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter AGC and senior in-house counsel roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never run a PERM. This is particularly useful for legal roles because many corporate law departments sponsor selectively and don't advertise sponsorship availability in standard job postings.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For AGC roles, USCIS generally accepts moves between in-house legal positions with comparable responsibilities. Your priority date remains intact when you port.