Legal Counsel

Internal Revenue Service; Kentucky; Remote; USD 152,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at Humana as a Counsel, where you will be responsible for managing legal representation in both affirmative and defensive litigation matters. In this remote role, your extensive experience in litigation, particularly within the healthcare sector, will shape key legal strategies and support our commitment to health-focused services. Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that prioritizes wellness for both employees and clients alike.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in litigation, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple legal matters.
• Active membership in a state bar association.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage affirmative and defensive litigation.
• Collaborate with internal clients and outside counsel on cases.
• Exercise independent judgment and manage litigation strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Legal Communication

E-discovery

Litigation Management

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services on affirmative and defensive litigation matters and strategy.

The Counsel is an attorney who represents Humana entities and employees in affirmative and defensive litigation, subpoena responses, bid protests and tax litigation. The Counsel will manage these matters, and collaborate with internal clients and outside counsel on discovery requests and case strategy. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and decision-making and work under modest to minimal supervision. Applies in-depth and broad knowledge and frequently takes full ownership of legal matters.

Required Qualifications:

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 10 years of experience in litigation; preferably in the healthcare group of a law firm or in-house corporation
• Strong project management skills involving discovery and litigation matters
• Ability to organize and successfully execute a number of matters simultaneously.
• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders; and
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings
• Experience with large scale e-discovery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare litigation experience
• Affirmative and antitrust litigation experience
• Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations

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.$152,800 - $210,100 per yearThis 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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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