Assistant General Counsel (Hybrid)

CareFirst•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides a complete range of legal services in support of the Deputy General Counsel, Litigation General Counsel, and the Division(s), Department(s), and/or specialized areas of legal practice to which the position is assigned with a focus on regulatory, compliance, litigation, and employment law. This position serves as the primary attorney representing the company before the MIA and OAH.

Requirements

Juris Doctor
Bar Admission to the MD or DC Bar within 1 Year
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer.
Ability to follow instructions, to be flexible/versatile, and to work independently.
Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with health insurance industry preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in advising clients in a complex regulatory environment.
At least 3 years experience as a lawyer representing clients in health care, insurance, health related technology, information technology, government contracting, or related field.
Demonstrated leadership as an individual contributor within a legal department or other organization.
Prior experience managing legal support staff.

Responsibilities

Assembles the files, prepares witnesses and exhibits, and handles regulatory hearings independently.
Handles lawsuits in Maryland District Court and Circuit Courts.
May also be responsible for representing the company before other regulators including, but not limited to the EEOC, MCCR, NLRB, DCOHR or other state or local equivalent.
Provides advice and counsel to management and/or their designees in complex and rapidly evolving areas of the law; evaluates divisional and departmental initiatives and represents the company's legal interests on intercompany management committees; researches, analyzes and writes legal memoranda and provides legal guidance on a wide variety of legal, regulatory, contractual, compliance, corporate governance and operational matters, including the interpretation and implementation of legislation; assists with and/or supports representation of the company's legal interests by interfacing with opposing counsel and regulatory agencies on issues having significant impact on company operations and/or finances.
Supports Litigation General Counsel, employment counsel, and Special Investigations Unit as necessary.
Independently handles mediations and arbitrations.
Reviews subpoenas, garnishments, and other court issued documents for legal sufficiency and provides direction to legal support staff to ensure that the company respond in an appropriate manner.
Oversees the filing of proofs of claim in bankruptcy matters to ensure that the company's financial interests are adequately protected, as well as supports Deputy General Counsel by analyzing business operations and recommending and implementing processes to maximize effectiveness of legal resources.
Provides guidance to Paralegals and Legal Assistants with respect to legal research projects and drafting of memoranda.