| Job Title: | |
| Assistant General Counsel – Litigator | |
| Company/Organization: | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts | |
| Location: | |
| Boston, MA | |
| Position Details | |
| Position Description: | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts is seeking an experienced litigator to join its fast-paced and collegial in-house legal department. The attorney is responsible for representing the Company in both federal and state courts as well as administrative hearings concerning a wide variety of legal actions, including ERISA claims, contract disputes, Chapter 93A claims, and bankruptcy matters. The litigator will work closely with business colleagues in a variety of business areas within BCBSMA to fulfill the litigation role and to effectuate corporate goals. | |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | |
| • Handle complex litigation matters including claims related to the denial of benefits, provider reimbursement issues, and coordination of benefits • Effectively collaborate with outside counsel in a variety of litigation-related matters • Appear on behalf of BCBSMA in civil and criminal courts • Represent BCBSMA in interactions with regulatory agencies and in responding to investigations, often involving subpoenas or civil investigatory demands • Provide pre-litigation and risk management advice to business regarding contracting issues and benefit descriptions • Support BCBSMA business initiatives by providing guidance and judgment regarding complex and evolving legal environment. • Collaborate with business leaders by effectively communicating complex legal principles to determine relevance to business areas and potential solutions to identified issues. |
|
| Minimum Qualifications and Skills: | |
| • Demonstrated experience litigating matters in court and before administrative agencies. • Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to persuasively present cases to senior management, peer review committees, or government officials. • Ability to negotiate with and influence third parties in a constructive manner. • Skill to solve problems independently accompanied by willingness to work as a team member. • Excellent business acumen and judgment, including ability to place legal risk in proper business context. • Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and associates in key business areas. • Ability to influence peers and leaders at all levels. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities effectively • JD degree from ABA-accredited law school. Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar • Six or more years of complex litigation experience, preferably related to healthcare and/or white-collar law • Experience in ERISA law strongly preferred |
|
| Application Deadline | |
| 03/30/2018 | |
| Application Requirements | |
|
|
| Who should be contacted for further information on this opportunity? | |
| Laura Horlitz | |
| laura.horlitz@bcbsma.com | |