Assistant General Counsel

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Job Summary

This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join HCSC, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition to its core health insurance offerings, HCSC is proud to serve millions of people through a diverse portfolio of businesses that provide adjacent products and services. These companies help advance HCSC’s goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to help people live healthier.

In a highly complex and evolving legal and technology environment, the ideal candidate will provide sound, actionable legal advice on regulatory, business, and operational matters. A successful candidate will serve as a partner to our business leaders in developing adaptive strategies to support HCSC’s established business and to further its growth while continually advancing HCSC’s mission of expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care.

This position is responsible for: providing legal advice, support, and coordination on moderately complex legal matters or projects; representing the Company in more routine examinations, litigation and administrative proceedings; providing legal support to divisional management on specific business issues; and representing the Company in dealings with applicable regulatory bodies and government agencies.

The Assistant General Counsel will report to the Managing Counsel, Coordinating Office of Regulatory Examinations.

The position is based in Chicago, Illinois and requires three days per week in office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent the Company in more routing examinations litigation and administrative proceedings. Involvement may primarily be litigation management, which includes interfacing with and providing direction to outside and involved Company personnel, researching the law, monitoring developments in a particular case and keeping the appropriate levels of management apprised.
• Responsible for providing legal advice and support on a variety of moderately complex legal projects and assignments.
• Provide legal support on more routine day-to-day business matters with reasonable degree of independence.,
• Work proactively with business and legal partners to identify and address potential regulatory, legal and business risks.
• Exercise judgment and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Provide functional advice and guidance to legal support staff when assigned.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues to identify legal issues with potential cross-functional impact.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, customers, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrate ability and interest in learning and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located.
• 5 years experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree.
• Experience in the health care industry may substitute for legal experience.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge or understanding of the health care or health insurance field.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

$121,200.00 - $225,200.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.