Blue Cross NC · 23 hours ago
Senior Counsel - Employment
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $306K/yr
8+ years expBlue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Counsel - Employment to provide strategic legal guidance on complex employment matters. This role involves advising senior leadership on compliance with employment laws and overseeing litigation, while also playing a key leadership role within the Legal Department.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day employment law counseling on matters such as hiring, performance management, employee discipline, terminations, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, workplace investigations, employee relations, and state specific employment law mandates
Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, and state‑specific requirements
Drafts, reviews, and updates employment‑related policies, handbooks, and procedures
Advises and counsels Company Officers and senior management on diverse issues of laws that arise in the Company’s business operations, specifically employment law; researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions applying technical legal knowledge to varying business situations and personnel issues; assists Company management with risk identification and management
Supervises federal or state litigation when the Company or one of its subsidiaries is a party in interest. Oversees employment‑related litigation and EEOC charges
Responds to administrative complaints and information requests and represents the Company in such matters
Negotiates resolutions of employment disputes, severance agreements, and settlement agreements
Assists the Company and its subsidiaries with business transactions, corporate governance, and the development of new products, services, and business relationships
Provides employment‑law support for corporate transactions, including due diligence, integration planning, and workforce‑related risk assessments
Confers and negotiates with attorneys and management in other companies
Attends high-level conferences involving BCBSNC management and management in other companies or senior government positions
Provides training to internal clients and Company leadership on timely and relevant legal issues
Represents the Company before federal and state regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over the Company
Assists the Company and its subsidiaries with assuring compliance with laws and regulations governing its business, including preparation and timely submission of mandated regulatory filings
Selects and oversees outside counsel representing the Company and its subsidiaries
Researches, interprets, and advises on statutory and case law, administrative rules, and regulations. Monitors legislative and regulatory proposals, evaluates such proposals, and assists Company management with formulating the Company’s position of these matters
Leads practice area team (e.g., litigation, network management, government programs); informally coaches and mentors Legal Department team members
Participates in development of, interprets, and improves Company policies. Assists the Company with implementing existing and new programs, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
8+ years of relevant legal experience
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain License within 1 year of employment
Preferred
Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategy with organizational goals
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
401k match including an annual company contribution
Company
Blue Cross NC
It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tunde Sotunde
President and Chief Executive Officer
Caleb Davies
Medicaid Market CFO - Healthy Blue of NC Medicaid
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