Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting

Humana; Teletrabalho; BRL 1.018.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading healthcare company seeks a Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting to offer legal advice on various agreements. The candidate should have at least five years of experience in contract negotiation and hold a Juris Doctor degree. This role focuses on managing risks while supporting business objectives and includes responsibilities such as improving contracting processes and collaborating across teams. The position can be remote but may require occasional office visits.

Serviços

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off, including parental leave

Qualificações

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate sophisticated agreements with various parties.
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities.
• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Negotiation skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Senior Counsel works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. Humana is seeking a Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting for a transaction-focused practice. The Senior Counsel will review, revise, and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements for the company, and assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Humana’s contracting process. Identifying apparent and hidden risks and collaborating with others to manage those risks are key functions of this role. The Senior Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to the business, enabling commercial teams to achieve their goals while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Senior Counsel reports to the AVP & Assistant General Counsel for IP and Contracting within Humana’s Legal Department and will have significant exposure to the company’s partners and all functional areas.

Ideal Candidate

• Focused on transactions and solves problems creatively and pragmatically to manage legal risk. Must learn general Humana practice, proactively identify issues presenting risk, and act as a driver of good business process. Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities combined with strategic and commercial awareness.
• Proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings, and a strong ability to provide accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients. Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise.
• Ability to fluidly manage workload in accordance with business objectives and shifting internal client priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Superb negotiation, organizational, business judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of Humana’s service lines and technology products and their associated risks.
• Negotiate sophisticated agreements with internal and external parties, including requests for proposals, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Partner with business teams during contract negotiations to provide solutions‑oriented advice that enables transactions to move forward efficiently.
• Improve or create contract templates and standard contract provisions as needed.
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
• Assist in expanding playbooks for negotiation of common contract issues.
• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Model professional standards, including Humana’s code of conduct and values, independence, and ethical obligations.
• Collaborate effectively across functional areas and with offshore colleagues and support teams.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in‑house counsel.
• Demonstrated strength in legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance, as well as collaboratively in team environments.
• Genuine passion for contributing to an organization committed to continuously improving consumer experience.

Location

Preferred working locations are Louisville, DC Area or Chicago, IL. While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled weekly hours: 40
Pay range: $184,800 – $254,100 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. The incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first for teammates, customers and the company. Through insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, Humana makes it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health – providing care and service when they need it. These efforts improve the quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other compensation and selection for training.