In-House Litigation Counsel

bcbsla; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana seeks a qualified in-house counsel to provide legal services across the organization, focusing on governance, regulatory filings, contracts, employment, privacy, and litigation.

You will advise senior management, interact with outside counsel and regulators, draft and edit a wide range of legal documents, and support strategic initiatives to advance the company’s mission.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Admission to Louisiana Bar within 12 months of hire date.
• Minimum of two years' experience in the practice of law.
• Insurance or healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in corporate law (governance, regulatory filings, contracts, employment, privacy, litigation) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to the organization including governance, regulatory filings, contracts, employment, privacy, and litigation.
• Advise senior management on legal ramifications of corporate strategies and regulatory developments.
• Prepare, edit and analyze legal documents and participate in state and federal regulatory processes.
• Participate in dispute resolution and, for litigation roles, assist with pleadings, hearings, and coordination with outside counsel.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

J.D.

Louisiana Bar admission within 12 months

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana seeks a qualified in-house counsel to provide legal services across the organization, focusing on governance, regulatory filings, contracts, employment, privacy, and litigation.

You will advise senior management, interact with outside counsel and regulators, draft and edit a wide range of legal documents, and support strategic initiatives to advance the company’s mission.