Senior Insurance Counsel & Litigation Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, draft opinions, attend claim reviews, and manage outside panel counsel across litigation and settlements. The role includes leading training and major company projects.

Education: JD and bar admission required; 4+ years legal experience, including 2+ years in the insurance sector; strong research, negotiation, and communication skills; travel for in-office work as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission required.
• Continuous learning and professional development strongly encouraged.
• Minimum 4 years legal experience; 2 years in insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes.
• Draft opinions and conduct legal research; provide timely advice.
• Manage outside panel counsel and oversee litigation and settlements.
• Lead training and contribute to major company projects.

Skills

Insurance law knowledge

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Ethics

Negotiation

Policy development

Contract review

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

None

Job description

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, draft opinions, attend claim reviews, and manage outside panel counsel across litigation and settlements. The role includes leading training and major company projects.

Education: JD and bar admission required; 4+ years legal experience, including 2+ years in the insurance sector; strong research, negotiation, and communication skills; travel for in-office work as needed.