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Litigation - General Attorney in Camp Hill, PA

Highmark Health Jun 28,2018 Apr 12,2018 Location Camp Hill PA
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In-House

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

5-10 yrs required

Profile

Senior Counsel Duties: Investigate factual situations and present well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law. Provide accurate legal advice and prepare effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania and other applicable law, and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation and its affiliates (Corporation) function. Provide regular legal support for one or more discrete units of the Corporation and demonstrate increasing knowledge of the Corporation’s business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis. Work cooperatively with inside counsel, and as necessary, outside legal counsel. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective oral and written communication skills while performing the following functions: Provide regular legal support for one or more discrete units of the Corporation, and demonstrate increasing knowledge of the Corporation’s business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis. Maintain positive and effective relations with other members of the Law Department, as well as management and other staff of the Corporation, and outside counsel. Perform legal research and investigate facts Investigate situations and present well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law. Prepare legal memoranda, contracts, pleadings, analyses, correspondences and other relevant documents Provide legal advice to management and staff. Provide accurate legal advice and prepare effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, state and other applicable law, and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation functions. Provide results of analysis to other attorneys in the Law Department, or, under the direction of a managing attorney or other more experienced attorney, directly to appropriate management and staff of the Corporation. Apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal advice Manage litigation, transactions or other matters or work cooperatively with outside legal counsel in accordance with the level guide such as: Assist and work cooperatively with outside legal counsel in litigation, transactions and other matters Work with outside legal counsel in support of one or more projects May direct the work of outside legal counsel or facilitate the work of outside counsel to address issues effectively and efficiently, including minimizing outside legal counsel fees and expenses, as appropriate Negotiate with outside parties May participate in any privacy or security committees or workgroups and offering privacy compliance opinions to the committee/workgroup as well as offering alternative approaches to processes which may create vulnerabilities for the company. Maintains and fosters productive relationships between Highmark and group accounts, consultants, producers and other third-parties.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS: JD Degree License to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or applicable state (DE or WV); or eligible for admission within one year of hire. 5-10 years of related, progressive experience that is deeper in the area of relevant specialization. Law experience in related disciplines, such as insurance regulation, health law, general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, antitrust, employee benefits, intellectual property and litigation. For Privacy Counsel positions only: CIPP Certification or must achieve within one year of employment. Preferred: 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 to create strong trust and confidence with business units. Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities. Keep current on recent developments in the law and develop in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of the law which are applicable to the Corporation’s business. Observe high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, professional standards and requirements of the Corporation. Observe high personal and professional ethics.

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