Assistant General Counsel (Litigation)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews lawsuits and pre-litigation demands served on the Company. Determines liability exposure and recommends whether to defend or settle. Negotiates and authorizes settlements, where appropriate.
• Represents the Company through all phases of judicial or administrative proceedings (including discovery, negotiations and arbitration) and in government investigations.
• Prepares summaries of litigation and other legal matters, as necessary.
• Manages outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Develops and maintains internal client relationship and provides coordination with outside counsel when necessary.
• May provide support managing and advising on employment-related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required and requires Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Requires minimum of ten (10) years' experience in the practice of law, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm, as appropriate.
• Prefers experience in the health care industry, including familiarity with ERISA and applicable New Jersey insurance-fraud rules and regulations. Employment-law experience also a plus.
• Requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel, primarily in New Jersey, to attend litigation related appearances and proceedings.

Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:

• Active NJ Bar Admission or eligibility to obtain limited license for in-house counsel required
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health insurance industry preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ practice and court rules
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; Should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
• Business Acumen/Understanding the Organization
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal & Client Relationship Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Information Gathering
• Judgment
• Negotiation
• Oral and Written Communication
• Teamwork (Encouraging & Building)

Travel:

• Primarily NJ travel to attend litigation related appearances.

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Salary Range:

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

• Retirement Plans

• Generous PTO

• Incentive Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer:
This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.