Asst General Counsel
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska is presently looking of Asst General Counsel right now, this occupation will be delegated in Nebraska. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Accountable for researching, analyzing, preparing, and communicating legal issues to help BCBSNE achieve its operational and strategic goals. This position requi! res a thorough and in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory environment concerning the Company’s business. Represent BCBSNE and its business operations with stakeholders and external audiences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research, analyze, provide advice, and respond to legal questions submitted by other attorneys, management, officers and employees regarding various areas of the law related to the operations of a health insurance company, with an emphasis on health insurance products, administrative service agreements, health network provider contracts, and related issues.
Review, revise, and draft contracts and related documents related to the health insurance business in a manner that is legally prudent, compliant with laws, and best serves the customers and strategic interests of the Company.
Analyze and interpret state and federal legislation and its effect on company operations.
Counsel management ! regarding legally defensible positions and risks and assist ma! nagement with understanding of new or changing legal and regulatory requirements.
Obtain and maintain advanced knowledge of laws governing the conduct of the Company’s business, including, as applicable, PPACA, HIPAA, ERISA, state insurance laws, and other state and federal laws.
Other duties as assigned, including management or handling of litigation matters, manage outside counsel involvement in legal matters and management and oversight of operational areas within the legal department
Must meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments.
Must work well in a team environment, and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong legal knowledge and skills with preferred focus in health insurance or employee benefits law.
- Ability to work independently and with a team and ! having high level organizational skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to negotiate.
- Demonstrated ability to work through collaboration with divisions across a wide spectrum of perspectives and experience.
Juris Doctor is required.
Experience Required:
At least three years of progressive experience working in a law firm, legal department of a corporation, or in a capacity requiring delivering legal services to clients. Preferred experience in health insurance, employee benefits law, litigation, and/or in managing people.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to apply
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Neb! raska.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:26:35 GMT
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