Assistant Corporate Secretary, Associate General Counsel

Blue Cross of Idaho•Meridian, ID

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking an Assistant Corporate Secretary, Associate General Counsel to provide hands-on corporate governance, entity management and regulatory insurance support across the Gemstone Holdings group and its affiliated entities to include Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Inc. This position is embedded day-to-day with the Corporate Secretary team while remaining part of the enterprise Legal Department. We are seeking a senior level, execution-oriented attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and partners closely with business leaders from initial structuring through post-closing execution. Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industry transactions is strongly preferred. This role allows for a flexible hybrid schedule (onsite Meridian Idaho campus and work-from-home).

Requirements

Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate governance matters.
In-house experience or relevant senior law firm experience will be considered.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the Idaho State Bar or ability to acquire such status within one year of hire.
Candidates must successfully complete (within 3 months) and successfully pass a NAIC Biographical Affidavit background investigation (or NAIC background verification) as a condition of employment.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute complex transactions with limited supervision.
Strong executive judgment.
Comfort working directly with senior executives.
Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, deal-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industry transactions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Secretary and senior leadership on a wide range of corporate governance matters, including board and committee operations, corporate compliance, and entity management.
Prepare board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes; draft resolutions; coordinate meeting logistics; and ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in accordance with best governance practices.
Provide governance support for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, investments, restructurings, and other corporate transactions. This includes preparing and reviewing board materials, ensuring proper authorizations, maintaining accurate corporate records, and supporting post-transaction integration from a governance perspective.
Maintain and manage the company’s corporate books, records, organizational charts, and subsidiary governance documentation. Oversee annual filings, good standing certificates, and compliance with state and federal corporate requirements.
Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring corporate governance policies, codes of conduct, and compliance programs. Ensure transactions and corporate actions comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and best practices.
Serve as a key point of contact for interactions with state Departments of Insurance. This includes preparing and submitting regulatory filings, responding to inquiries, coordinating licensing and approval processes, and ensuring timely compliance with insurance regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Help select and manage outside counsel for governance, securities, and corporate matters. Track and coordinate legal advice to ensure alignment with business objectives and governance standards.
Collaborate closely with the corporation’s Finance, Compliance, and operational teams to provide timely governance guidance, identify potential risks, and facilitate efficient decision-making and execution of strategic initiatives.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.