General Labor Associate Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to join HCSC, the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, NewMexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition to its core health insurance offerings, HCSC is proud to serve millions of people through a diverse portfolio of businesses that provide adjacent products and services. These companies help advance HCSC’s goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to help people live healthier. Under the direction of the Managing Counsel, Employment Law and Employee Benefits, this position is responsible for: providing legal advice, support, and coordination in employment, labor and benefits; providing expert advice on all aspects of employment law including workplace investigations, wage and hour, ADA and accommodations, employee compensation, employee benefits, employment and separation agreements, reductions in force, performance management and employee discipline, traditional labor, and employment related policies; maintaining expertise in new and evolving areas of employment law; and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing support for implementation of changes necessitated by such developments. In addition, this person will oversee outside counsel in detailed or difficult litigation and administrative proceedings; providing legal support to divisional management on specific business issues; and providing advice and guidance to less experienced attorneys as required. The position can be based in Chicago, Illinois. This is a HYBRID role which requires in‑office hours 3 days a week at the respective company location.

• Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located.
• 8 years’ experience as an attorney with demonstrated understanding/experience of the health care or insurance field.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiations and diplomacy skills.

• 3-5 years recent experience in health care law and/or insurance law.
• Significant employment law experience, ideally having started out at a law firm, followed by in‑house experience.
• Experience with employment law in multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working on high urgency, high priority matters with executive level stakeholders that are sensitive in nature.
• Discretion is a must.
• Ability to be a self‑starter who thrives without regular oversight.
• Experience managing external legal counsel.

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

$146,700.00 - $272,400.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on‑line application process. If you have general questions regarding the status of an existing application, navigate to "candidate home" to view your job submissions.

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