BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 11 hours ago
Counselor, Legal I
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a Legal Counselor I to provide legal assistance and support across various areas. The role involves managing litigation, contract review, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while supporting the legal needs of the company.
Financial ServicesHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Provides general research, analysis and advice on legal matters impacting the company in a broad range of areas as assigned, including but not limited to, contract drafting and negotiations, pending and threatened litigation, acquisitions, due diligence, and interpreting laws and regulations
Analyzes, investigates and responds to pending and threatened litigation
Monitors and assists with litigation assigned to outside counsel
Negotiates, reviews and updates contract language
Drafts and revises significant business communications
Provides legal support in connection with business transactions and corporate matters
Engages, manages and supervises outside counsel when appropriate and necessary, to provide the necessary level of legal services required for specific matters or transactions
Manages and develops staff
Participates in law department initiatives to improve quality and efficiency of the department’s services
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate
3 years experience in business or civil defense litigation or corporate legal work. OR 1-2 years judicial clerkship experience in lieu of 3 years corporate legal work experience
Admission to South Carolina Bar, including a Rule 405 Limited Certificate of Admission
Preferred
A well‑rounded legal background that includes work outside of family law, ideally involving corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal matters
Benefits
Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
Company
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
April Richardson
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Companion Benefit Alternative
Alli McGary
Talent Acquisition Partner
Recent News
2025-09-13
UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL
2025-09-03
2025-06-03
Company data provided by crunchbase