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Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The Associate General Counsel provides a complete range of legal services in support of the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation General Counsel, and the Division(s), Department(s), and/or specialized areas of legal practice to which the position is assigned with a focus on regulatory, compliance, litigation, and employment law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

**Education Level:** Juris Doctor

**Licenses/Certifications Required** :

+ Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year

**Experience:** 1 year experience in the legal field. Health care, regulatory, or an otherwise relevant base of experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 1+ year of regulatory experience; a minimum of 1 year in ERISA/health/managed care issues and experience in bankruptcy, employment law, litigation and/or arbitration preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

+ Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently.

**Salary Range:** $123,440 - $220,649

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Office of Corporate Counsel I

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

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