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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 General Counsel
Document your bar admissions strategically
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials. If you hold bar admission in multiple jurisdictions, confirm which your target employer will list in the labor certification, since requirements locked at filing can't be changed without restarting the process.
Target regulated industries with dedicated legal teams
Financial services, healthcare, energy, and defense companies routinely sponsor General Counsel and Associate GC roles because their in-house legal needs are ongoing and specialized. These employers already have HR infrastructure for PERM filings and aren't learning the process from scratch.
Search sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by General Counsel and senior legal titles to see which employers have active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This narrows your outreach to companies that have already navigated PERM for legal roles, not just those open to it in principle.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for the role and location. Look up your job's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation, since an offer below the required wage will cause PERM denial regardless of your qualifications.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
General Counsel roles typically require a J.D., which may support EB-2 advanced-degree classification. Confirm with the sponsoring employer whether they'll file EB-2 or EB-3, because your priority date and country-of-birth backlog exposure differ significantly between the two categories.
Request concurrent I-485 filing if your priority date is current
Once your employer files your I-140, check the DOS Visa Bulletin for your priority date. If it's current at filing, ask USCIS to process your adjustment of status concurrently, which can cut months off your timeline to permanent residency.
Green Card General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
Do General Counsel roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most General Counsel positions qualify for EB-2 because the role typically requires a J.D. plus substantial legal experience, meeting the advanced-degree standard. If the employer's job requirements don't specify an advanced degree, EB-3 professional classification may apply instead. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the correct category at the PERM drafting stage, and that classification affects your priority date queue.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for in-house legal roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to annual lottery selection, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for many nationalities. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but your status isn't tied to a single employer once your I-140 is approved and you reach the 180-day portability window under AC21.
How do I find employers that sponsor green cards for General Counsel positions?
Use Migrate Mate to search for General Counsel and senior legal roles filtered by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Employers who have completed PERM filings for legal roles are significantly more prepared to sponsor again than companies with no prior history, and targeting them reduces the risk of a sponsorship conversation stalling during the offer stage.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 is approved, you can move to a same or similar occupational role without restarting the green card process. General Counsel positions typically port cleanly to other senior legal roles, but you should confirm the SOC code alignment between your PERM job and the new position with an immigration attorney.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for General Counsel hires?
PERM requires the employer to conduct DOL-mandated recruitment, including job postings, ads, and a recruitment report, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were displaced by your hire. For General Counsel roles, the employer must define minimum requirements carefully because USCIS and DOL scrutinize whether requirements like specific practice area experience or bar admissions are genuinely tied to the business need rather than tailored to a foreign national candidate.