Strategic Board Governance Counsel

Florida Blue Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Florida Blue is seeking a mid-to-senior level attorney to provide governance-focused legal counsel to the Board of Directors and committees. The role requires 8–12 years of governance experience, a JD, and state bar admission.

You will lead board administration, policy development, and complex governance matters with minimal supervision. You will coordinate with stakeholders, advise on executive compensation, indemnification, and governance risk, and manage board materials and records.

Qualifications

• JD required with strong academic record and 8–12 years of relevant legal experience.
• Admission to at least one state bar; Florida Authorized House Counsel eligibility if bar is outside Florida.
• Expertise in corporate governance, board administration, and committee operations.
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, bylaws, resolutions, and contract analysis.
• Proven ability to advise boards/senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to Board and committees on governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
• Develop and update governance policies, procedures, charters, and documentation; advise on trends.
• Prepare and manage Board meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and confidentiality of information.
• Advise on Board composition, independence standards, conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and committee structures.
• Provide legal analysis on executive compensation, equity plans, indemnification, and D&O insurance matters.
• Coordinate with external counsel, auditors, regulators, and stakeholders on governance matters.
• Advise on corporate transactions and significant business arrangements requiring Board awareness or approval.
• Manage governance materials repository and records management with secure storage and access control.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, and governance documentation for Board and leadership.
• May take on additional legal responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Skills

Governance advisory

Board administration

Regulatory compliance

Contract analysis

Legal research

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Florida Blue is seeking a mid-to-senior level attorney to provide governance-focused legal counsel to the Board of Directors and committees. The role requires 8–12 years of governance experience, a JD, and state bar admission.

You will lead board administration, policy development, and complex governance matters with minimal supervision. You will coordinate with stakeholders, advise on executive compensation, indemnification, and governance risk, and manage board materials and records.