Assistant General Counsel - Litigation (Hybrid)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in litigation. The role involves providing legal services in areas such as regulatory, compliance, litigation, and employment law, while advising management and representing the company's legal interests before regulators and in various legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Provides advice and counsel to management and/or their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law; evaluates divisional and departmental initiatives and represents the corporations legal interests on intercompany management committees; researches, analyzes and writes legal memoranda and provides legal guidance on a wide variety of legal, regulatory, contractual, compliance, corporate governance and operational matters, including the interpretation and implementation of legislation; assists with and/or supports representation of the corporations legal interests by interfacing with opposing counsel and regulatory agencies on issues having significant impact on company operations and/or finances
- Responsible for representing the company before regulators including, but not limited to the EEOC, MCCR, DCOHR or other state or local equivalent, the NLRB, MIA and OAH.Support Litigation General Counsel and employment counsel, as necessary
- Reviews subpoenas, garnishments, and other court issued documents for legal sufficiency and provides direction to legal support staff to ensure that the corporations respond in an appropriate manner
- Oversees the filing of proofs of claim in bankruptcy matters to ensure that the corporations financial interests are adequately protected, as well as supports Assistant General Counsel by analyzing business operations and recommending and implementing processes to maximize effectiveness of legal resources
- Provides guidance to Paralegals and Legal Assistants with respect to legal research projects and drafting of memoranda
Skills
- Juris Doctor
- Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year
- 1 year experience in the legal field
- Health care, regulatory, or an otherwise relevant base of experience is required
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently
- 1+ year of regulatory experience
- A minimum of 1 year in ERISA/health/managed care issues
- Experience in bankruptcy, employment law, litigation and/or arbitration preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Various incentive programs/plans
- 401k contribution programs/plans
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