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At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join HCSC, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition to its core health insurance offerings, HCSC is proud to serve millions of people through a diverse portfolio of businesses that provide adjacent products and services. These companies help advance HCSC's goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to help people live healthier. Under the direction of the Managing Counsel, Employment Law and Employee Benefits, this position is responsible for: providing legal advice, support, and coordination in employment, labor and benefits; providing expert advice on all aspects of employment law including workplace investigations, wage and hour, ADA and accommodations, employee compensation, employee benefits, employment and separation agreements, reductions in force, performance management and employee discipline, and employment related policies; maintaining expertise in new and evolving areas of employment law; and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing support for implementation of changes necessitated by such developments. In addition, this person will represent the Company in detailed or difficult litigation and administrative proceedings; providing legal support to divisional management on specific business issues; representing the Company in dealings with applicable regulatory bodies and government agencies; and providing advice and guidance to less experienced attorneys as required. The position can be based in Chicago, Illinois or Richardson, Texas. This is a hybrid role which requires in-office hours 3 days a week at the respective company location.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located.
8 years' experience as an attorney with demonstrated understanding/experience of the health care or insurance field.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Negotiations and diplomacy skills.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 years recent experience in health care law and/or insurance law.
Significant employment law experience, ideally having started out at a law firm, followed by in-house experience
Experience with employment law in multiple jurisdictions
Experience working on high urgency, high priority matters with executive level stakeholders that are sensitive in nature. Discretion is a must.
Ability to be a self-starter who thrives without regular oversight.
Experience managing external legal counsel.
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Compensation: $143,800.00 - $267,100.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
HCSC Employment Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
To learn more about available benefits, please click https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards
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