Company :Highmark WholecareJob Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job investigates factual situations and present well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law. Provide accurate legal advice and prepare effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, Pennsylvania and other applicable law, and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation and its affiliates (“Corporation”) function. Provide regular legal support for one or more discrete units of the Corporation and demonstrate increasing knowledge of the Corporation’s business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis.

Work cooperatively with inside counsel, and as necessary, outside legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position displays effective oral and written communication skills.Provide regular legal support for one or more discrete units of the Corporation, and demonstrate increasing knowledge of the Corporation’s business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis.Maintain positive and effective relations with other members of the Law Department, as well as management and other staff of the Corporation, and outside counsel.Perform legal research and investigate facts.Investigate situations and present well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law.Prepare legal memoranda, contracts, pleadings, analyses, correspondences and other relevant documentsProvide legal advice to management and staff.Provide accurate legal advice and prepare effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, state and other applicable law, and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation functions.Provide results of analysis to other attorneys in the Law Department, or, under the direction of a managing attorney or other more experienced attorney, directly to appropriate management and staff of the Corporation.Apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal adviceManage litigation, transactions or other matters or work cooperatively with outside legal counsel in accordance with the level guide.Assist and work cooperatively with outside legal counsel in litigation, transactions and other mattersWork with outside legal counsel in support of one or more projectsMay direct the work of outside legal counsel or facilitate the work of outside counsel to address issues effectively and efficiently, including minimizing outside legal counsel fees and expenses, as appropriateNegotiate with outside partiesMay participate in any privacy or security committees or workgroups and offering privacy compliance opinions to the committee/workgroup as well as offering alternative approaches to processes which may create vulnerabilities for the company.  Maintains and fosters productive relationships between Highmark and group accounts, consultants, producers and other third-parties. Other duties as assigned or requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

Juris Doctorate0-1 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a related disciplineLicense to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or applicable state (DE or WV); or eligible for admission within one year of hire.Law experience in related disciplines, such as insurance regulation, health law, general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, antitrust, employee benefits, intellectual property and litigationFor Privacy Counsel positions only:  CIPP Certification or must achieve within one year of employment.

Preferred

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong relationship building skills.Client focused with strong business acumen.Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units.Strong innovative problem-solving capabilities.Keep current on recent developments in the law and develop in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of the law which are applicable to the Corporation’s business.Observe high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, professional standards and requirements of the Corporation.Observe high personal and professional ethics.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY 

Does this role supervise/manage other employees?         

No 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Is Travel Required?

Yes  

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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