Independence Blue Cross · 1 month ago
Senior Counsel - (Transactional Attorney)
Philadelphia, PA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expIndependence Blue Cross is seeking a detail-oriented and business-savvy Transactional Attorney to join their legal team. This role will manage the lifecycle of various transactions, ensuring compliance with laws and supporting business objectives while collaborating with internal clients and outside counsel. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice on commercial contracts, M&A activity, and support corporate functions, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal advice on a variety of types of transactions, working primarily independently. Examples include:
Commercial contracts such as:
Consulting and other professional services
Software license / SaaS / cloud subscriptions
Data use and data sharing
Business process outsourcing; and
Suppliers of products and services we offer to our members
M&A activity such as formation of joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestitures
Support for corporate treasury and banking functions
Strategic investments
Healthcare provider and customer agreements
Experience with industry-specific topics (e.g., business associate agreements) a plus
Manage contract process from intake through execution, ensuring timely turnaround and alignment with business priorities
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with subject-matter experts (e.g., finance, tax, audit, privacy, security, regulatory) and operational teams to support business initiatives
Maintain contract templates, suggesting updates to reflect changes in laws and industry best practices
Support contract management systems and assist in implementing process improvements for efficiency and scalability
Support company regulatory filings as needed
Perform legal research as needed
Work with other members of the legal department on special projects and initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in PA
3+ years of relevant experience required. Title and salary commensurate with experience
Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, and risk management principles
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and ability to balance legal and business considerations
Ability to proactively and independently manage projects and balance multiple priorities effectively
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app
Preferred
Experience with industry-specific topics (e.g., business associate agreements) a plus
Company
Independence Blue Cross
The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Jorgensen
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Joe Geist
SVP & Market President, National
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