Senior Employment Counsel — Hybrid/Remote Strategy & Compliance

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and surrogacy support

401k match

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Counsel - Employment to provide strategic legal guidance on complex matters, partnering with senior leadership and subsidiaries to support business objectives. You’ll lead day-to-day employment law counseling, oversee litigation, advise on policy, and participate in transactions and due diligence in a hybrid work environment.

This role offers broad influence within the Legal Department, a competitive compensation package, and extensive professional development

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law counseling on hiring, discipline, performance, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and mandates.
• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and procedures.
• Counsel company officers and senior management on employment law issues.
• Oversee employment-related litigation and EEOC matters.
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions of employment disputes.

Skills

Employment law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Counsel - Employment to provide strategic legal guidance on complex matters, partnering with senior leadership and subsidiaries to support business objectives. You’ll lead day-to-day employment law counseling, oversee litigation, advise on policy, and participate in transactions and due diligence in a hybrid work environment.

This role offers broad influence within the Legal Department, a competitive compensation package, and extensive professional development