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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield · 1 day ago

Senior Assistant General Counsel - Care Delivery (Hybrid)

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$172K/yr - $307K/yr

8+ years exp

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel to provide specialized legal services in support of executive management and care delivery operations. This role involves offering legal advice, managing contracts, and representing the company in legal matters.

Health CareNon ProfitService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides written and oral advice directly to executive management and/or their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law

Analyzes and provides legal guidance on a wide range of regulatory, contractual and operational matters, including the interpretation and implementation of legislation

Provides clear, succinct, and actionable written advice to key executive stakeholders that reflects full understanding of the pertinent operations of the Division(s) to which assigned

Renders legal guidance to counsel supporting other Divisions in specialized areas of expertise

Provides advice and counsel to executive management and/or their designees on contractual matters, including issues arising from alliances and partnerships with, and investments in, start-up and established companies

Negotiates and draft managed care and other payor contracts to support the care delivery function

Provides strategic analysis of available alternatives and associated legal risks

Drafts, analyzes, and negotiates contracts and complex agreements involving multiple companies and significant financial resources with outside vendors

Represents the Company in disputes and/or negotiations arising from contractual relationships and/or performance

Provides advice and counsel directly to executive management and/or their designees on all legal issues affecting the Companys care delivery function and operations and assists in development of business strategies within legal constraints

Provides strategic direction and guidance to Associate General Counsel and legal support staff based on corporate initiatives and allocates resources based on established priorities

Evaluates divisional initiatives and represents the Corporation's legal interests on intercompany management/executive committees

Represents the Corporation's legal interests by interfacing with opposing counsel and regulatory agencies on issues having significant impact on company operations and/or finances

Supports clients in managing communications with external parties in areas of conflict

Builds and maintains key regulatory relationships related to matters that primarily affect the Division assigned

Represents the company on legal issues arising from regulatory investigations, subpoenas, or external audits

Manages the operations of the area(s) of the Legal Department assigned, including directing internal/external customers to appropriate areas of the company and/or legal department, as appropriate

Manages Associate General Counsel and/or legal support staff, including supervision of attorneys or staff, conducting performance evaluations and resolving personnel related issues, at one or more sites in addressing the needs of the Division(s) and/or in representing the corporations in legal proceedings brought by and against the Corporation

Provides legal guidance to executive management regarding corporate governance issues and corporate transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and/or investments

May perform corporate secretarial duties for subsidiary board(s), as appropriate

Qualification

Juris DoctorBar Admission MDDCHealth care lawContract negotiationRegulatory complianceCorporate governanceAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor

Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year Required

8 years experience as an attorney required and at least 3 years experience as a lawyer representing clients in health care, insurance, health related technology, information technology, government contracting, or related field

Experience and knowledge in the areas to be supported is essential

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills

Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently

Effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging

Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence