Assistant General Counsel

Premera Blue Cross•Mountlake Terrace, WA

11d•$157,900 - $315,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal and other consultative services on a variety of matters affecting the company's business and operations, including the Healthcare Services team that partners closely with providers to advance care delivery and make healthcare work better. In this Director-level role reporting to the General Counsel, you will act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership on complex matters of high strategic importance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Active State Bar License (Required; WA preferred or eligible to obtain within first 12 months of employment)
At least 7 years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting providing legal services in a progressive legal environment to business clients.
Prior healthcare or insurance background preferred, including expertise in legal and regulatory issues related to healthcare delivery systems and provider networks.

Responsibilities

Provide legal analysis and consultative services to help the organization achieve its business objectives.
Provide advice in a collaborative manner that is consistent with the company's values and applicable laws and regulations, enabling a practical balance of legal risks with business results.
Provide advice directly to internal clients, including senior-level management.
Maintain knowledge of the client's current business activities and applicable laws, regulations, and related developments.
Draft and review business agreements, legal filings, and other documents.
Facilitate coordination with other business units and departments as necessary on complex issues, and effectively communicate relevant guidance to clients.
Demonstrate a strong command of general legal principles and growing expertise in area of specialization and business knowledge.
Identify and evaluate the degree of legal risks associated with an issue.
Understand the regulatory environment affecting business and represent the company's interests externally.
Work with other business areas to address external issues.
Manage completion of assigned special projects and manage outside counsel.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.