Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Chattanooga , TN 37402
Posted 2 days ago
BCBST is looking to add Counsel to our legal team to support various internal business functions.
Previous in-house experience with a health plan (or experience as outside counsel advising health plans) is preferred.
Job Responsibilities
Provide legal support and guidance to business leaders throughout the Enterprise, including advising on legal considerations and risks affecting business initiatives and operations.
Develop and maintain strong, professional business relationships with internal and external clients.
Assists and supports more senior attorneys with management of legal matters and projects.
Draft and revise legal documents, including contracts and legal memoranda.
Job Qualifications
Education/Licensure
Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution
Must be a member of the TN bar, or licensed in another state and become a member of the TN bar as required by the state bar.
Experience
Skills
Strong analytical, planning, organizational and research skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and translate complex concepts into information meaningful to business personnel.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks involving critical deadlines with little or no supervision as well as part of a team
Number of Openings Available:
1
Worker Type:
Employee
Company:
BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
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