Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts · 5 hours ago
Vice President - Deputy General Counsel
Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$313K/yr - $392K/yr
15+ years expBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a not-for-profit health plan focused on transforming healthcare. The Vice President and Deputy General Counsel will oversee a team of lawyers, manage complex transactional matters, and provide strategic legal counsel while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and mentor a team of high-performing lawyers and legal professionals, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and professional growth
Oversee the legal teams supporting key transactional functions, including provider contracting and vendor contracting, ensuring efficient and effective legal support for the business
Act as a hands-on contributor by personally supporting a variety of complex commercial agreements, with a primary focus on strategic vendor and IT contracts
Drive the adoption and optimization of new legal technologies, including the company's AI-powered contracting platform, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function
Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to senior business leaders on a wide range of matters, including strategic alliances and other innovative collaborations
Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks to help the company achieve its business objectives within a complex regulatory environment
Champion inclusion initiatives within the Law Department, and contribute to the company's inclusive culture
Manage the recruitment, professional development, and retention of legal talent, with a focus on building a strong pipeline for future leadership roles
Represent the company in negotiations with key external partners
Qualification
Required
JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active membership in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar
A minimum of 15 years of sophisticated corporate and transactional legal experience, gained through a combination of law firm and in-house roles
Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams of lawyers covering a broad spectrum of subject matters in a corporate legal department or law firm
Proven experience with the implementation and use of legal technology and AI tools to drive efficiency and transform legal processes. A track record of leading change and innovation is essential
Experience in health law (e.g., payer, provider, life sciences, etc.) and regulatory compliance
Exceptional business acumen and judgment, with the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with business goals
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus with senior leaders and external stakeholders
Demonstrated potential for executive leadership
Preferred
Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, with deep expertise in vendor and IT agreements strongly preferred
Prior experience with payers or providers desirable
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
A suite of well-being benefits
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a state licensed private health insurance company
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah Iselin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sophie Clarke
Chief Strategy Officer
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