Assistant General Counsel at Florida Blue

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

292500.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation Management, Legal Advice, Strategic Counsel, Document Review, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Health Insurance Knowledge, Corporate Law Knowledge, Communication Skills, Self-Starter, Initiative, Project Management, Relationship Building, Ambiguity Management, Caseload Management, Legal Strategy Development

Industry

Insurance

Description

The successful candidate in this Senior Director level position will join the team responsible for managing the risk of litigation to the Enterprise. The candidate will handle various types of lawsuits and other disputes involving GuideWell, its subsidiaries and affiliates. The candidate will also provide legal advice and counsel to all levels of leadership. Key Responsibilities: • Handle disputes, including lawsuits, demands for arbitration, government investigations and prelitigation matters, brought against or on behalf of GuideWell, its subsidiaries and affiliates. • Manage outside counsel retained to defend or prosecute litigation on behalf of the organization, within budgetary parameters. • Provide strategic advice and counsel to the organization’s business areas regarding a wide range of legal matters. • Act as legal contact for external stakeholders. • Review and/or draft legal documents. • Manage complex legal matters or projects with minimal supervision. • May also be asked to assume additional responsibilities of the litigation management team. Key Requirements: • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with a strong academic record and 10+ years of professional experience. • Admission to at least one state bar. If bar admission is in a state other than Florida, then the ability to be certified in Florida as Authorized House Counsel. • Significant litigation experience, with management of a diverse and sizable caseload. • General knowledge of health insurance laws, regulations and compliance standards. • General knowledge of corporate and commercial law. • Demonstrated experience developing legal strategies. • Experience managing litigation personnel or comparable teams. • Demonstrated leadership and team building skills. • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. • Demonstrated initiative and self-starter. • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships at all levels of an organization. • Ability to thrive in an uncertain and ambiguous environment. General Physical Demands Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally. What We Offer: As a Florida Blue employee, you will thrive in our Be Well, Work Well, GuideWell culture where being well as an individual, and working well as a team, are both important in serving our members and communities. To support your wellbeing, comprehensive benefits are offered. As an employee, you will have access to: Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance; Income protection benefits: life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs; Leave programs to support personal circumstances; Retirement Savings Plan including employer match; Paid time off, volunteer time off, 10 holidays and 2 well-being days; Additional voluntary benefits available; and A comprehensive wellness program Employee benefits are designed to align with federal and state employment laws. Benefits may vary based on the state in which work is performed. Benefits for intern, part-time and seasonal employees may differ. To support your financial wellbeing, we offer competitive pay as well as opportunities for incentive or commission compensation. We also conduct regular annual reviews with pay for performance considerations for base pay increases. Annualized Salary Range: $180,000 - $292,500 Typical Annualized Hiring Range: $180,000 - $225,000 Final pay will be determined with consideration of market competitiveness, internal equity, and the job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience you bring. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Responsibilities

The candidate will handle various types of lawsuits and disputes involving GuideWell and its affiliates, while managing outside counsel and providing strategic legal advice. They will also act as a legal contact for external stakeholders and manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision.