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Assistant Counsel providing legal support for health plans with a focus on government-regulated programs at Blue Cross NC. Collaborating with business partners and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Provides legal support to in-house counsel and internal business partners on diverse issues of law that arise in the Company’s business operations.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, administrative rules, and case law relevant to health plans and government health programs.
- Prepares legal memoranda and opinions to apply legal knowledge to varying business situations.
- Drafts, negotiates, and reviews legal agreements.
- Drafts and reviews correspondence and other documents on behalf of the Company.
- Supports the Legal Department’s work with federal and state regulators, including research, drafting and preparation of regulatory filings and responses.
- Provides client training on timely and relevant legal issues.
- Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting health plans and government health programs and escalate key issues to senior counsel and business partners.
- Responds to administrative complaints and information requests and represents the Company in such matters.
- Negotiates settlements of disputes and administrative complaints.
- Assists with internal compliance initiatives and implementation of new legal or regulatory requirements.
- Provides support on developing legal issues and Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited law school required
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain License within 1 year of employment.
- Professional experience and/or coursework related to health care law, insurance law, ERISA, ACA, Medicare.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, compliance obligations or payer/provider issues strongly preferred, even if experience is introductory.
- Issue spotting judgment appropriate to experience level and demonstrated ability to escalate risks appropriately
- Intellectual curiosity and learning mindset
- Collaborative approach to providing client support
Benefits:
- Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
- Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
- 401k match including an annual company contribution
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