Counsel

Humana; United States; Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana is seeking a Counsel to provide a full range of legal advice and manage investigations and litigation for the company. The Counsel will handle internal and government investigations, collaborate with outside counsel, and exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, effective communication with partners, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association.
• At least 5 years of experience managing investigations or complex litigation.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and government investigations and complex litigation.
• Oversee a portfolio of investigations and litigation matters.
• Collaborate with internal clients and outside counsel on case strategy.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision making on investigations and litigation issues.
• Communicate effectively with business partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Investigations management

Complex litigation experience

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Organization across multiple matters

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

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 is an attorney who manages investigations and litigation on behalf of the company. The Counsel will manage a portfolio of both internal investigations and government investigations and will work to proactively identify opportunities to mitigate risk. The Counsel will also manage complex litigation matters and will collaborate with internal clients and outside counsel on all aspects of litigation and case strategy. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and decision making on investigation and litigation issues and related tasks and take full ownership of legal matters with modest to minimal supervision. In this position, you must have the ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis and clearly communicate with business partners and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Use your skills to make an impact

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association;
• At least 5 years of experience managing investigations or complex litigation;
• Ability to organize and successfully manage a number of matters simultaneously;
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Investigations or litigation experience in the managed care space
• Understanding of e-discovery and experience with large-scale discovery
• Understanding of Medicare laws and regulations and federal health care fraud laws and statutes (False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, etc.)

Additional Information

• Location: preference for candidates located in Louisville, KY or Chicago, IL but remote/work at home location acceptable for qualified candidates.
• Workstyle: hybrid or fully remote
• Travel: some travel may be required

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

$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.