Senior Counsel

003 Humana Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Remote work options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Law Department to provide broad legal support on AI-related counseling, governance, and compliance.

The role focuses on safe, responsible AI systems, e-Discovery, records management, vendor diligence, and external reviews, with collaboration across business and legal teams. The successful candidate will work with AI product developers, data scientists, and leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and smart-risk decisions, including guidance on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in law firm or in-house
• 3+ years in AI/ML, Gen AI, and agentic systems
• Knowledge of federal and state AI regulatory obligations, IP, data & privacy

Responsibilities

• Support AI product reviews and deployment.
• Provide analysis on AI regulations and standards.
• Advise on laws and risk management across cross-functional teams.
• Draft AI governance materials and guidance.
• Advise on responsible AI use within the Law Department and with outside counsel.

Skills

AI/Gen AI experience

Regulatory knowledge

Legal risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

JD admitted

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Become a part of our caring community The Senior Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Senior Counsel works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. Humana is seeking a highly motivated Senior Counsel to join our Law Department. The successful candidate will provide legal support and guidance on matters related to counseling, including artificial intelligence (AI). You will also support the department's adoption of legal technology and AI. Additionally, you will establish best practices for responsible AI use by the Law department and its outside counsel. Furthermore, they will provide legal support and guidance on e-Discovery, records management, vendor diligence, and external reviews. You will support enterprise‑wide AI initiatives by assisting in the development, governance, and implementation of safe and responsible AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support legal reviews related to the development and deployment of AI products and systems.
• Provide analysis and advice on AI regulations and standards.
• Collaborate and consult with leaders throughout the company to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protection against AI risk.
• Collaborates with AI product developers, engineers, data scientists, various business and legal teams and advise on applicable laws and ways to manage risk.
• Help draft AI guidance, playbooks and governance materials.
• Provide legal advice on responsible use of AI within the Law Department, including confidentiality, privilege, accuracy verification and human oversight.
• Provide legal advice on standards, guidelines and contract terms governing AI use by outside counsel and legal service providers.
• Is a strategic partner and trusted advisor on legal and non-legal issues.
• Optimally communicate with and influences business clients at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Establish proactive and trustworthy relationships with clients and other members of the Law department.
• Work independently and efficiently under time pressures and deadlines in a dynamic, demanding environment.
• Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in applicable jurisdiction.
• Active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 7+ relevant years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house counsel roles.
• At least 3 years experience working within AI/ML, Gen AI, and agentic systems.
• Knowledge of federal and states AI regulatory compliance obligations, consumer protection, algorithmic bias/discrimination, antitrust, employment, intellectual property, data, and privacy.
• Proven ability to identify risks and to comfortably make smart-risk recommendations while balancing reward and business imperatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in technology, legal technology solutions architecture or consulting including developing technical processes and solutions for electronically stored information.
• Experience advising on policies, standards, and technical controls for discovery, information governance and AI.

Work from 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. $184,800 - $254,100 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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.

About Us

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.