Description

The hiring range for this role is:
142,690.17 - 219,876.89

This is the lowest to highest salary we , in good faith , believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting . We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and t his hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching , lifestyle spending account and m any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Description Summary:

The Litigation & Risk team identifies, mitigates, and manages Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's (BCBSA) risks, including litigation-related risk having a significant impact on BCBSA and BCBS Plans. This role manages and collaborates across the organization to provide legal team support of Systemwide litigation, including partnering with outside counsel on discovery and case strategy, managing within a litigation budget, collaborating with BCBSA leadership and Blue System litigation counsel on case strategy, and supporting business teams with of Systemwide business changes. Additionally, this role provides legal advice and counsel to BCBSA leadership on the operation of BCSBA's antitrust compliance program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assigned practice area may include one or more of the following litigation, special investigations, legal operations, healthcare/regulatory law, contracts, etc.
• Identify and assess legal risks for moderately complex matters for assigned practice area with minimal supervision and direction. Assigned practice area may include one or more of the following litigation, special investigations, legal operations, healthcare/regulatory law, contracts, etc. 30%
• Builds knowledge of the business context 30%
• Performs routine legal work. 20%
• Handles moderately complex legal questions and projects. 20%

Required Education, Certifications and Experience:

Education:

• Required Juris Doctor

Experience:

• 5+ Years legal practice experience required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including follow through skills
• Strong legal research, analysis and drafting
• Problem solving skills
• Preferred knowledge of healthcare insurance industry, including state and federal regulatory environment

Certifications & Licenses:

• Required: Bar Admission - Various

Additional information:

• Legal practice experience, practice experience in contracts, corporate law, health law, HIPAA/privacy, litigation, and/or health insurance law
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including follow through skills
• Strong legal research, analysis and drafting
• Problem solving skills
• Preferred knowledge of healthcare insurance industry, including state and federal regulatory environment

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