CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Senior General Assistant Counsel (Hybrid)

BALTIMORE, MDPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

  • Job overview

    The Senior General Assistant Counsel provides specialized legal services supporting executive management primarily in IT-related legal matters, impacting company operations and compliance.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves providing legal advice, contract drafting and negotiation, strategic legal counseling, external representation, managing legal staff, and advising on corporate governance.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $171,760 to $307,021 with a comprehensive benefits package including incentive programs and 401k contributions, subject to eligibility.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Juris Doctor degree, 8 years as an attorney with 3 years in healthcare, insurance, IT, or related fields, MD or DC Bar admission within 1 year, with preferred leadership and regulatory expertise.

  • Career development

    Opportunities include leadership roles within the legal department and involvement in complex regulatory and corporate matters enhancing professional growth.

  • Work environment and culture

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield promotes equal employment opportunity and a professional environment with a focus on service excellence and compliance.

  • Company information

    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a healthcare insurance company providing services and legal support across its subsidiaries and affiliates.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Office of Corporate Counsel I, managing and supporting legal staff and collaborating with executive management.

  • Job location and travel

    This is a hybrid position with physical demands primarily involving seated work with occasional walking or standing, located in the U.S.

  • Application process

    Applicants must apply through the CareFirst careers website at www.carefirst.com/careers and meet eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

  • Unique job features

    The position uniquely focuses on IT-related legal issues within a healthcare insurance context, involving complex contract negotiations and regulatory compliance.

Company overview

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a not-for-profit healthcare company that provides health insurance products and services to individuals and businesses in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia. They generate revenue through premiums paid by policyholders and by managing healthcare plans for employers and government programs. Founded in 1934, CareFirst has a long history of focusing on community health initiatives, and they are known for their commitment to improving healthcare access and affordability.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your legal expertise in healthcare, IT, and regulatory environments, highlighting your experience providing strategic legal counsel to executive management and managing legal teams.

  • Focus on showcasing your skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and vendor management, especially related to IT initiatives and complex agreements involving multiple parties.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including CareFirst's official career site at www.carefirst.com/careers and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current legal professionals in CareFirst's Office of Corporate Counsel on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent CareFirst legal initiatives, or asking about the challenges of supporting IT legal matters in healthcare.

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