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, Provides legal advice and assistance in connection with the drafting and timely submission of all required regulatory forms, reports and product filings., Provides legal advice and representation to all divisions of the company, including affiliate or subsidiary corporations, with a primary focus on interpreting and facilitating compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to health insurers and health insurance-related products and services., Represents the company in connection with formal and informal federal or state regulatory inquiries, audits, hearings or investigations.
Senior Counsel Regulatory
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Est. $153,618 - $305,400 / year
Full TimeOn SitetypePlace, Illinois
ABCBS has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy for designated employees, including employees hired on or after October 1, 2021. Any qualified individual selected for a position will receive a conditional offer of employment which requires that they comply with the Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Designated Employees prior to their first date of employment. All new employees must show proof of vaccination or show proof of the first vaccination no later than the first date of employment with agreement to become fully vaccinated after employment has begun. Any qualified individual selected for a position seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to the Human Resources department as described in the Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Designated Employees prior to their first date of employment and cannot begin employment unless and until such accommodation request is approved. This can be provided to you by contacting
Policies@arkbluecross.com
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Job Summary
This position is accountable for the delivery of legal advice and representation to all divisions of the company, including affiliate or subsidiary corporations, with a primary focus of interpreting and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations applicable to health insurers and health insurance-related products and services. The position will involve extensive contact with state and federal regulators, senior management, and representatives of the business units and corporate functions across the company.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Juris Doctorate Degree required from a fully-accredited law school
- Admitted and in good standing to practice law in Arkansas, and before Arkansas State and Federal courts.
- Minimum five (5) years’ full-time, active legal practice and experience, which may include experience in a law firm or solo practice, in-house legal department, or practice within a federal or state agency with regulatory authority over health insurers and health insurance-related products and services.
- Possesses basic typing and computer skills sufficient to perform data processing, drafting and document production activities on a self-generated basis. Administrative assistance provided for excessive volume demands or advanced word or data processing demands
- Background and knowledge of the Arkansas Insurance Code, Insurance Department Regulations, federal standards and regulations under the Affordable Care Act, ERISA, and HIPAA, and front-line experience with formal and informal federal and state regulatory inquiries, audits, hearings and investigations strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with a wide range of internal and external customers and contacts.
- Strong analytical skills, particularly the ability to characterize a legal problem and predict probable implications and end results.
- Ability to make a decision and assume responsibility for it.
- Ability to organize workflow for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, with or without direct supervision.
- Ability to supervise and train support personnel, when called upon to do so.
Skills
Written Communication
Responsibilities
Assists management and staff in interpreting and assessing the impact of proposed and newly adopted legislation, rules or regulations, and drafting proposed changes or amendments for consideration., Provides legal advice and assistance in a variety of other matters as required, including but not limited to review of contracts with agents, vendors and other third-parties; rendering advice and assistance regarding the use and protection of trademarks and trade names; and assisting in product development and the drafting of policy language., Provides legal advice and assistance in connection with the drafting and timely submission of all required regulatory forms, reports and product filings., Provides legal advice and representation to all divisions of the company, including affiliate or subsidiary corporations, with a primary focus on interpreting and facilitating compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to health insurers and health insurance-related products and services., Represents the company in connection with formal and informal federal or state regulatory inquiries, audits, hearings or investigations.
Certifications
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment Type
Regular
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Arkansas Blue Cross does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Arkansas Blue Cross also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.
You must apply using your Legal Name. Current Workers/Contingent Workers/Contractors: Apply with your existing worker account (Workday) from the enterprise network. (Do not apply from this site - apply internally only)
ADA Requirements
1.1 General Office Worker, Sedentary, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment
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