Senior Counsel

Company :Highmark HealthJob Description :JOB SUMMARY*This role is hybrid (T/W/Th) in our Pittsburgh OfficeThis job investigates factual situations and presents well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law. The incumbent provides timely and accurate legal advice and prepares effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, state and other applicable law and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation and its affiliates ("Corporation") function. A senior position held by a lawyer with advanced legal skills and a track record evidencing the ability to deliver and/or oversee the delivery of business-oriented, effective and efficient legal services, project management, and strategic counseling on significant projects or matters for one or more discrete units of the Corporation. Expected to have deep knowledge of the Corporation's business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis; will anticipate and address internal / external business issues and recommend best practices. Works cooperatively with both inside counsel and outside legal counsel.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide regular legal support for one or more discrete units of the Corporation; demonstrate deep knowledge of the Corporation's business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis; interpret law and apply to internal / external business issues and recommend best practices; provide timely, accurate, comprehensive, thorough and practical 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; apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal advice; have highly advanced expertise in areas of legal practice that are necessary to effectively provide legal counsel; is viewed as a subject matter expert; provide results of analysis to other attorneys in the Law Department ("Department") or directly to appropriate management and staff of the Corporation; provide legal advice to management and staff of the Department.Maintain positive, responsive, consistent and effective relationships with other members of the Department, as well as management and other staff of the Corporation, and teams of inside / outside counsel; mentor attorneys and paralegals; educate internal customers on legal issues; maintain and foster productive relationships between the Corporation and external parties.Manage litigation, transactions or other matters and/or assist and work cooperatively with and/or supervise outside legal counsel, including outside lawyers from approved law firms used by the Corporation; may direct such work of outside legal counsel or facilitate such work of outside counsel to address issues effectively and efficiently, including minimizing outside legal counsel fees and expenses, as appropriate.Have excellent skills in preparing precise, thorough and responsive legal memoranda, contracts, pleadings, analyses, correspondence and other relevant documents; perform legal research and investigate facts; exhibit a strong attention to detail and work ethic; able to handle complex legal matters or projects independently.Should have excellent decision-making capability and should be highly proficient in being able to make business-oriented yet legally compliant recommendations.Investigate highly complex situations and present well-reasoned, broad perspective, innovative and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law.Ability to easily engage in two-way communication and solicit and accept feedback.Excellent negotiating skills with outside parties.Able to juggle multiple matters and effectively multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed in a timely, thorough, comprehensive and efficient manner.Will work through goals and objectives despite changing priorities and demonstrate the willingness to do things differently.Will seek out challenging tasks and assignments, engage in frequent development discussions, set his/her own career goals and development plans and execute against them; is open to feedback and effectively adapts / changes as a result of such feedback.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATIONRequiredJuris DoctorateSubstitutionsNonePreferredNoneEXPERIENCERequired10 years of elated, progressive law experience that is deeper in the area of relevant specialization.7 years in related disciplines, such as insurance regulation, health law, general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, antitrust, employee benefits, intellectual property and litigationPreferredNoneLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONSRequiredLicense to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or applicable state (DE, WV or NY); or eligible for admission within one year of hireFor Privacy Counsel positions only: Obtain and maintain certification as a privacy professional within one year of employmentPreferred3+ years experience with Fraud, Waste and Abuse3+ years Patient legal resolutionHealthcare research and resolutionRegulatory, Managed Care and ReimbursementSKILLSStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong relationship building skillsClient focused with strong business acumenSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a teamAbility to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business unitsStrong innovative problem-solving capabilitiesKeep 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 businessObserve high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, professional standards and requirements of the CorporationObserve high personal and professional ethicsLanguage (Other than English):NoneTravel Requirement:0% - 25%PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONSPosition TypeOffice-basedTeaches / trains others regularlyOccasionallyTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-siteRarelyWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)NeverPhysical work site requiredYesLifting: up to 10 poundsConstantlyLifting: 10 to 25 poundsOccasionallyLifting: 25 to 50 poundsRarelyDisclaimer: 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 job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.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 any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants NoticeReq ID: J269922