Counsel - Affirmative Litigation

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

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking an experienced Counsel to provide a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel independently manages affirmative litigation and recovery matters for the company, overseeing subrogation, mass tort, restitution, product recalls, and fraud recoveries.

The role also involves managing outside counsel, collaborating with internal business partners and law department colleagues, and clearly communicating strategy and outcomes to stakeholders. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. required from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing is required.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience with matters from intake to resolution.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload with multiple matters concurrently.
• Strong communication of complex legal issues to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Triage new recovery referrals and evaluate merit, damages, collectability, and cost-benefit.
• Independently manage recovery matters from evaluation to resolution, including negotiations and settlement.
• Handle subrogation, mass tort, product recalls, restitution, and breach-of-contract recoveries.
• Manage outside counsel on strategy, budgets, and performance.
• Partner with business leaders and investigators to identify recovery-eligible matters.
• Communicate case status, strategy, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Litigation experience

Caseload management

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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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 independently manages affirmative litigation and recovery matters on behalf of the company. The Counsel will manage a portfolio of recovery cases — including subrogation, mass tort claims filings, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, product recalls, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries. The Counsel will manage outside counsel and vendor relationships and collaborate with internal business partners and law department colleagues. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and take full ownership of legal matters. In this position, you must have the ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis, evaluate the financial viability of potential recovery actions, and clearly communicate with business partners and other stakeholders. Use your skills to make an impact

Key Responsibilities

• Triage new recovery referrals and evaluate for legal merit, damages, collectability, and cost-benefit viability
• Independently manage recovery matters from evaluation through resolution, including demands, negotiation, litigation, arbitration, and settlement
• Handle a wide range of recovery types, including but not limited to subrogation, mass tort claims filings, product recall recoveries, restitution, small provider and pharmacy recoveries, breach of contract, and fraud recoveries
• Manage outside counsel on assigned matters, including strategy, work product review, budgets, and performance
• Partner with business leaders, law colleagues, investigators, and others to identify recovery-eligible matters
• Communicate case status, strategy, and outcomes to internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association
• At least 5 years of litigation experience, with meaningful experience managing cases from intake through resolution
• Ability to organize and manage a significant caseload with multiple simultaneous matters
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare payor recoveries, Medicare Advantage, or managed care litigation
• Understanding of e-discovery and experience with large-scale discovery

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

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.

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