Assistant General Counsel

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice to the company with regard to various areas of assigned specialization. The incumbent has clear authority in specialized areas to act for the company. Also develops and maintains internal relationships and provides coordination with outside counsel when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Provides advice to management on legal issues concerning company business.

• Handles legal inquiries from within the company. Responds with legal opinion as appropriate.

• Prepares summaries of legal matters, as necessary.

• Serves on various internal committees as both participant and counsel, as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Litigation:

• Represents the company through all phases of judicial or administrative proceedings (including discovery, negotiations and arbitration) and in government investigations.

• Manages outside counsel and litigation budgets, serving as liaison between internal clients and outside counsel

• Receives and reviews lawsuits served on the company. Determines liability exposure and recommends whether to defend or settle. Negotiates and authorizes settlements, where appropriate.

• Prepares summaries of litigation and other legal matters, as necessary.

Healthcare:

• Provides advice to management on legal issues relating to marketing requirements, claims, subscriber contracts, utilization management and provider credentialing and agreements.

• Monitors changes in the legal environment and assists business to come into compliance.

• Supports business units with product and process changes and liaise with regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

• Represents the company in matters before regulatory agencies.

Corporate:

• Provides advice to management on legal issues relating to contracts, and general commercial or contractual negotiations.

• Reviews and negotiates contracts, leases and other agreements.

• Provides advice and guidance on issues of corporate governance, including Board Operations and related issues.

Human Resources:

• Provides advice to management on legal issues relating to Labor and employee affairs.

• Receives and reviews employee related lawsuits and represents the company through all phases of judicial or administrative proceedings (including discovery, negotiations and arbitration). Determines liability exposure and recommends whether to defend or settle. Negotiates and authorizes settlements, where appropriate.

• Participates in labor negotiations process regarding representative Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Disclaimer:

This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor degree is required and requires Juris Doctor from accredited law school.

• Requires minimum of ten (10) years experience in the practice of law, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm, as appropriate.

• Prefers experience in the health care industry.

Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:

• Active NJ Bar Admission or eligibility to obtain limited license for in-house counsel required

• Requires a valid driver's license. (Litigation only)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health insurance industry preferred.

• Knowledge of NJ practice and court rules (Litigation only)

• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; Should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills

• Business Acumen/Understanding the Organization

• Conflict Management

• Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills

• Attention to Detail

• Organizational Skills

• Information Gathering

• Judgment

• Negotiation

• Oral and Written Communication

• Teamwork (Encouraging & Building)

Travel:

• Primarily NJ travel to attend litigation related appearances. (Litigation only)

Salary Range:

$165,200 - $229,845

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.