Associate General Counsel - Pharmacy

hcsc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation seeks a lawyer to support its legal team and internal partners in pharmacy operations and programs. The role emphasizes regulatory and health care law, with partnership to leadership to develop adaptive strategies for growth and access to care.

The position can be based in Chicago, Richardson, Albuquerque, Tulsa, or Helena, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office hours three days a week. Strong regulatory and litigation experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located.
• 8 years experience as an attorney with health care or insurance field experience.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiations and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, support, and coordination on complex legal matters or projects.
• Offer legal guidance on pharmacy benefit programs and management, and on insurance contracts and regulatory matters.
• Represent the company in detailed litigation and in dealings with regulatory bodies.
• Advise and mentor less experienced attorneys as required.
• Stay current with laws and trends relevant to health care and insurance management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiations

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

License to practice law (state)

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to provide legal support to HCSC's legal team and other internal business partners supporting HCSC Pharmacy operations and programs. HCSC is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition to its offerings in these core states, HCSC is proud to serve millions of people across the nation through a diverse portfolio of products.

The ideal candidate will provide sound, actionable legal advice on regulatory and operational matters involving pharmacy program and pharmacy benefit management issues, and state and federal healthcare regulatory issues. A successful candidate will serve as a partner to our business leaders in developing adaptive strategies to support HCSC's established business and to further its growth while continually advancing HCSC's goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care.

Under the direction of the Managing Counsel, Pharmacy, this position is primarily responsible for: providing legal advice, support, and coordination on more complex legal matters or projects; providing legal advice on pharmacy benefit programs and management, insurance policies, self-funded accounts, government contracts, regulatory matters, general business matters and contracts, as well as health care law and insurance law; providing and initiating legal review, analysis, and research with respect to significant and complicated legal issues; representing the company in detailed or difficult litigation and administrative proceedings; representing the company in dealings with applicable regulatory bodies and government agencies; and providing advice and guidance to less experienced attorneys as required; and keeping abreast of all pertinent laws, trends, court rulings, etc., as they relate to areas of concern to management or to issues for which legal advice is provided.

The position can be based in Richardson, Texas, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chicago Illinois; Tulsa, Oklahoma or Helena, Montana.

Please note this role is a hybrid role. This requires in-office hours 3 days a week at the respective office location.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located.
• 8 years experience as an attorney with demonstrated understanding/experience of the health care or insurance field.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiations and diplomacy skills.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 3-5 years recent experience in health care law, pharmacy benefits law, and/or insurance law, particularly regulatory compliance and/or litigation.
• Strong business collaboration and writing skills, including the ability to clearly provide legal counsel and solutions to complex issues.

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range $146,700.00 - $272,400.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.