Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting

Humana • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting provides a full range of legal advice and services, working on problems of diverse scope and complexity. This role is transaction-focused, involving the review, revision, and negotiation of professional services and technology-related agreements for Humana. The Senior Counsel will also assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Humana’s contracting process, identifying and managing risks. This position acts as a trusted advisor to the business, enabling commercial teams to achieve their goals while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Senior Counsel will report to the AVP & Assistant General Counsel for IP and Contracting within Humana’s Legal Department and will have significant exposure to the company’s partners and all functional areas. The ideal candidate will solve problems creatively and pragmatically, learn general Humana practice, proactively identify issues presenting risk to the firm, and act as a driver of good business process. They must have excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities that are combined with strategic and commercial awareness. Candidates must have proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings, and a strong ability to provide accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to continued learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise. Humana’s Legal Department manages a large volume of requests, and candidates must have the ability to fluidly manage workload in accordance with business objectives and shifting internal client priorities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Demonstrated strength in legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with general guidance, as well as collaboratively in team environments
• Genuine passion for contributing to an organization committed to continuously improving consumer experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Strategic and commercial awareness
• Proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings
• Strong ability to provide accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients
• Commitment to continued learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise
• Ability to fluidly manage workload in accordance with business objectives and shifting internal client priorities
• Superb negotiation skills
• Organizational skills
• Business judgment
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of Humana’s service lines and technology products and their associated risks.
• Negotiate sophisticated agreements with internal and external parties with a strong focus on business enablement and risk mitigation; the type of agreements include, but are not limited to, requests for proposals, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Partner with business teams during contract negotiations to provide solutions-oriented advice that enables transactions to move forward efficiently.
• Improve or create as needed, contract templates and standard contract provisions.
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
• Assist in expanding our playbooks for negotiation of common contract issues.
• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Model professional standards, including Humana’s code of conduct and values, independence, and ethical obligations.
• Collaborate effectively across functional areas and with offshore colleagues and support teams.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees