at Health Care Service Corporation in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Welcome to a team of caring and passionate people who work each day to meet the needs of our members and clients. At Luminare Health (a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation), you will be part of an organization committed to offering custom services to self-funded health benefits plans that manage costs - without compromising benefits - by offering innovative solutions, flexibility, transparency and customer support. This is an exciting time to join our team and enhance our culture that emphasizes caring, diversity and inclusion, mutual respect, collaboration and service to our communities.
Job SummaryReporting to the General Counsel, the Counsel role provides legal advice to the Company's business teams on a wide variety of legal matters, including negotiating agreements with group employer clients, agreements with supplier and vendors, evaluating legal issues related to new business opportunities and advising on issues such as employment and benefits, including policies, and potential disputes and litigation. Areas of responsibility will include advising business clients and stakeholders on legal and risk issues involving the individual retail insurance market, including federal and laws and regulations governing the administration of benefits in that market.
Job Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including, but not limited to administrative services agreements with customers, NDAs, employment agreements, master service agreements and statements of work with vendors and key suppliers
Research federal and state legal and regulatory issues and prepare memos or other summaries to advise business clients and management
Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to individual retail insurance market, including ACA exchanges and CMS requirements
Participate in managing litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including overseeing outside counsel, investigating facts and developing arguments relate to the Company's position and defenses, engaging with opposing counsel, and evaluating and advising on potential resolution of matters
Assist in processes related to state regulatory reporting and submission of reports to state regulators
Support our corporate parent in addressing routine employment and benefits issues for the Company, including with respect to potential wage and hour, EEOC and other employment claims, disputes or litigation
Experience in managing client relations or communicating on complex matters across a variety of business divisions
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with customers and suppliers, with particular focus on third-party benefit administration, healthcare, and technology
Demonstrated ability to handle and oversee litigation and pre-litigation dispute matters, including evaluating arguments and defenses, working with clients to develop litigation strategy, and managing outside counsel
Experience with legal and regulatory issues arising under the Affordable Care Act, with particular concentration in individual retail insurance market, exchanges, and CMS regulations
Conducting legal research on various topics as directed, responsible for keeping current on new legal decisions and statutory developments and providing advice to clients regarding same
Excellent attention to detail, legal research and writing, communication, and project management skills required.
Good judgment and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments, operate independently, and thrive in a highly, fluid environment
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and people skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Five to eight years legal experience, preferably consisting of a combination of law firm training and prior in-house experience
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop a sound approach for meeting business expectations while minimizing cost and burden on the company
Demonstrated business and strategic acumen and ongoing commitment to business partnering
Demonstrated ability to function as a self-starter and value-add contributor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple projects and competing priorities
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HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
