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Job Description

The Director of Managing Counsel will oversee the delivery of legal services and advice for the Company, acting as the main attorney for Blue Cross NC's Privacy Program. This role manages both attorneys and non-attorneys and oversees Blue Cross NC's Privacy Program related to safeguarding employee, customer and corporate information pursuant to legal, regulatory and contractual requirements and standards that govern Privacy, and reports directly to the Vice President of the Legal Department & Deputy General Counsel. The Managing Counsel brings expertise in several areas of law essential to both the Company and its subsidiaries, works closely with Company Officers and senior executives, and leads the team within the Legal Department.

What You'll Do

• Directs the efforts of the legal staff and related support personnel while utilizing legal expertise to ensure the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with various laws and regulations that govern Privacy.
• Serves as the Privacy Officer for the Company, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of privacy policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Serves as primary point of contact for privacy-related matters, including regulatory inquiries, customer concerns, and internal escalations.
• Develops strategy to accomplish objectives and ensures the Company and its subsidiaries maintain a solid legal foundation upon which to conduct business.
• Advises and counsels Company Officers, senior management, and the Board of Directors on privacy laws that arise in the Company's business operations; 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.
• Assists the Company with business transactions and the development of new products, services, and business relationships.
• 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.
• Writes legal opinions or otherwise provides legal advice that require extensive research of statutes, regulations, or court decisions in complex areas of law.
• Leads practice area team (e.g., corporate, health care plans).
• Supervises direct reports including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, motivating and engaging. Manages growth and development of personnel, with career development, performance management and succession planning. Assigns projects to team members, coaches and mentors team members.
• Participates in development of, interprets, and improves Company policies. Assists the Company with implementing existing and new programs, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Performs management duties include hiring, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating performance of direct reports.
• Makes decisions regarding retention of outside counsel and manages substantial budget for external legal services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• JD from an accredited law school
• 10 years of professional legal experience
• 5 years of leadership experience
• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain License within 1 year of employment.

Bonus Points

• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)orCertified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) highly preferred.
• HIPAA and other similar federal and state privacy, security and data protection regulations highly preferred

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community.
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.
• 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

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

• Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$210,268.00 - $336,430.00

Skills

Administrative Law, Business Contracts, Commercial Contract Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Law, Legal Administration, Legal Analysis, Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Research, Legal Services, Legal Support, Negotiation, People Management, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Laws, Procurement, Statutory Interpretation, Vendor Contracts

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