If working for a dynamic, progressive, forward-thinking organization sounds interesting, look to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. For nearly 80 years, the Blue Cross Blue Shield brand has been an innovator in the ever-changing health care landscape. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is the strategic leader behind 38 Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans - which provide health care coverage to nearly 100 million Americans. We now have an opportunity available at our downtown Chicago headquarters.

Responsible for assisting the Senior Associate General Counsel, this individual is part of the Legal Department that provides professional legal services to internal and external clients. Primary focus of this position is provision of legal and, where needed, litigation support to primary internal clients..

Internal Clients would include the following: Inter-Plan Programs, Inter-Plan Teleprocessing System (ITS), Information Technology, the Office of Clinical Affairs, Finance and Administration, Internal Procurement, and Human Resources. Additionally, the position provides business proposal and contract review for the Strategic Services and Business Development contracting efforts. Finally, the position serves as internal consultant and/or subject matter expert to provide advice or training to BCBSA and Plan personnel, as needed.  

Required Basic Qualifications:

• A law degree, admission to a state bar.
• A minimum of three years’ legal practice experience.
• Experience in such fields as contracts, corporate law, HIPAA/privacy, litigation, and health insurance law.

Preferred Basic Qualifications:

• Proven ability in legal research, analysis and drafting.
• An awareness of the legal environment in which Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans and the Association operate.
• Strong organizational and quantitative skills as well as demonstrated ability in project and time management.
• Ability to maintain a strong presence in client meetings, while representing the Association’s interests through professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with top management within the Association and the Blue Plans through a responsive client-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of administrative and antitrust law, ERISA, HIPAA/privacy law, health care reform, and corporate governance

We're committed to each and every one of our 1000+ strategic thinkers that we employ - the best in the health insurance industry. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salaries, great benefits, work/family balance, a diverse workplace, and much more! Bring your skills and talents to an organization committed to providing the most advanced technology and services. If you are interested, please go to our website at www.bcbsa.jobs  Apply to job # 12-0099

Our offices are located at 225 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

EOE

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Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Litigation & Risk Management, manages a comprehensive risk management program, including supervision of all Metra and PSA claims, and all casualty and property related insurance purchases. Has oversight for the marketing and placement of all risk related insurance coverages, including the placement of multiple high-limit coverages domestically and in Bermuda/Europe. Ensures protection of corporate assets from accidental loss, including compliance with all Medicare/CMS guidelines regarding reimbursement of conditional payments and funding of future set-asides. Serves as Metra’s Fund Advisor to the RTA Loss Financing Plan and provides direction to the RTA regarding the purchase of high-limit casualty insurance for all service boards. Monitors Metra litigation, and approves settlements within authority limits as defined by ordinance. Directs, monitors and attends claims and investigation activities at accident scenes. Performs other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to: jobs@metrarr.com

For more information, please visit: http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/utility_landing/employment/career_opportunities.html

Job Type: Full Time

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