Counsel

Humana Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Counsel to provide a full range of legal advice on litigation, arbitration, and related matters, and to oversee case strategy from inception through trial.

You will collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel, exercise independent judgment, manage multiple matters, and apply strong project management and communication skills. Remote work option with occasional travel; 40 hours weekly; pay range $138,900–$191,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association.
• At least 4 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong project management and organizational skills across all facets of litigation from inception through trial.
• Ability to organize and successfully manage a number of case matters simultaneously.
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders.
• Ability to mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose strategic thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and proactive counsel are sought by clients.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings.
• Experience with large-scale e-discovery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate internally and with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, and resolution of disputes.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on litigation issues and related tasks.
• Organize and manage individual litigation matters from inception through trial.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage multiple matters concurrently.

Skills

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission

Litigation experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication of legal issues

Risk mitigation

Independent work

E-discovery

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services on litigation, arbitration, and related legal matters and strategy.

The Counsel will collaborate internally and with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, and resolution of disputes. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and decision-making on litigation issues and related tasks and work under modest supervision. This role requires applying in-depth and broad knowledge of litigation practices, frequently taking full ownership of legal matters, and organizing and managing individual litigation matters from inception through trial.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association
• At least 4 years of experience in litigation
• Strong project management and organizational skills across all facets of litigation from inception through trial
• Ability to organize and successfully manage a number of case matters simultaneously
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders
• Ability to mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose strategic thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and proactive counsel are sought by clients
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings
• Experience with large-scale e-discovery

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with provider disputes and healthcare reimbursement disputes
• Experience with alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration
• Understanding of Medicaid/Medicare laws and regulations

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$138,900 - $191,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 09-25-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

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. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.