Senior Counsel

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.


Summary:

Highmark Health is seeking a Senior Counsel to support their Medicare Advantage and government programs managed care health plan business. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and the ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate with 10 years of related law experience, preferably with significant experience in Medicare Advantage and other government programs managed care/health plan. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing timely and accurate legal advice based on knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable laws, and will work cooperatively with both inside and outside counsel. The incumbent will also have excellent skills in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and investigating complex situations to provide well-reasoned solutions and alternatives. This position also requires strong communication and relationship building skills, as well as the ability to think strategically and act proactively. The Senior Counsel will be expected to maintain high ethical and professional standards, and comply with all applicable laws and company policies.

Job Title: Senior Counsel
Company: Highmark Health
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Day (United States of America)

Salary Information:
- 10 years of related, progressive law experience with specialization in relevant areas
- 7 years in related disciplines such as insurance regulation, health law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, antitrust, employee benefits, intellectual property, and litigation
- Significant experience in Medicare Advantage and other government programs managed care/health plan preferred

Responsibilities:
- Provide regular legal support for one or more units of the Corporation
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the Corporation's business and interpret laws to provide best practices
- Prepare legal documents and provide legal advice based on knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable laws
- Work cooperatively with inside and outside counsel
- Manage litigation, transactions, or other matters and supervise outside legal counsel
- Provide highly advanced expertise in areas of legal practice
- Investigate complex situations and provide well-reasoned solutions and alternatives based on independent legal research
- Maintain positive relationships with other members of the Department and external parties
- Mentor attorneys and paralegals and educate internal customers on legal issues
- Other duties as assigned or requested

Required Education:
- Juris Doctorate

Experience:
- 10 years of related, progressive law experience
- 7 years in related disciplines
- Significant experience in Medicare Advantage and other government programs managed care/health plan preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
- License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or applicable state
- For Privacy Counsel positions only: Obtain and maintain certification as a privacy professional within one year of employment

Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong relationship building skills
- Client focused with strong business acumen
- Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
- Ability to think strategically and act proactively
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Keep current on recent developments in the law and develop in-depth knowledge of applicable areas
- Observe high standards of confidentiality and personal/professional ethics

Physical and Mental Demands:
- Office-based position
- Occasional teaching/training of others
- Rare travel from office to various work sites
- Rarely works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services
- Lifting up to 10 pounds constantly, 10 to 25 pounds occasionally, and 25 to 50 pounds rarely

Disclaimer:
The job description is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

Compliance Requirement:
Employees must comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

EEO is The Law:
Highmark Health and its affiliates comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity.

Accessibility:
Highmark Health strives to make their website accessible to all users and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at .

California Consumer Privacy Act:
Employees, contractors, and applicants in California have certain privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Highmark Health and its affiliates comply with these rights and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics.

This job summary highlights the essential duties and responsibilities of the Senior Counsel position at Highmark Health. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, experience in Medicare Advantage and government programs managed care, and the ability to provide timely and accurate legal advice. The Senior

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Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume to the contact person or email provided.

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