Counsel

Humana; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a legal counsel to support Medicare Advantage lines of business, provide regulatory guidance, and draft contract provisions to address compliance and risk. The role requires a JD with state licensure and 3+ years in health law.

Candidate must have strong research, writing and oral communication skills, and be able to work independently or within a team in a remote setting with occasional travel to Humana offices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate, with licensing in at least one state
• At least 3 years of experience in health law at a law firm or in-house health care organization
• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid, or similar regulatory work
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing/oral communication skills
• Experience negotiating contracts
• Ability to work both independently under general supervision and within a team
• Ability to work in complex organization with diverse clients at all levels of the company

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice and support for Humana’s Medicare Advantage lines of business
• Advising on Medicare Advantage rules and regulations and related health care fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-kickback statute and False Claims Act
• Drafting contract provisions to address regulatory concerns
• Collaborating and consulting with leaders throughout the company to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protection against external risk

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Health law experience

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Analytical writing/oral

Independent and team work

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Counsel typically a Legal generalist or provides counsel in a combination of disciplines. Begins to influence department’s strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Use your skills to make an impact

Responsibilities:

Be a part of the legal team — use your legal expertise to drive healthcare strategy. Humana is seeking legal counsel who will support Humana and its management by:

• Providing legal advice and support for Humana’s Medicare Advantage lines of business;
• Advising on Medicare Advantage rules and regulations and related health care fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-kickback statute and False Claims Act;
• Drafting contract provisions to address regulatory concerns; and
• Collaborating and consulting with leaders throughout the company in order to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protection against external risk.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate, with licensing in at least one state
• At least 3 years of experience in health law at a law firm or in-house health care organization
• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid, or similar regulatory work
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing/oral communication skills
• Experience negotiating contracts
• Ability to work both independently under general supervision and within a team
• Ability to work in complex organization with diverse clients at all levels of the company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare Advantage program
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk adjustment and the Stars quality program
• Experience in managed care and value-based contracting

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 at Humana.com and at CenterWell.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.

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