Assistant General Counsel - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc.

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This position is eligible for our FLEX persona.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Supports the Enterprise Technology (ET) business area in a wide variety of complex technology vendor arrangements, such as IT infrastructure agreements, license agreements, SaaS agreements, consulting agreements, and service agreements.
2. Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, including agreements for services using Protected Health Information and/or Personally Identifiable Information; address issues related to the use of Artificial Intelligence.
3. Provides legal review of internal and external communications in support of various business areas.
4. Supports the company in its efforts to focus on business needs and regulatory compliance.
5. Helps the company achieve business goals in a complex regulatory environment. Identifies, analyzes, and provides advice with respect to potential legal issues and risks.
6. Manages a large and diverse workload in order to meet business demands at an appropriate level of detail consistent with internal and external deadlines.

Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex ET contracts.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulation related to privacy, security, and confidentiality.
3. Excellent presentation skills.
4. Ability to negotiate with and influence third parties in an assertive but constructive manner.
5. Skill to solve problems independently accompanied by willingness to work as a team member.
6. Excellent business acumen and judgment, including ability to place legal risk in proper business context.
7. Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and associates in key business areas.
8. Ability to influence peers and leaders at all levels.
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
10. Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education/Relevant Experience:

1. JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.
2. Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.
3. Six or more years of technology law experience involving contract negotiation and drafting.
4. Experience in regulatory compliance and health law strongly preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above.

Location

Boston

Time Type

Full time

Salary Range:

$165,960.00 - $202,840.00

The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.

This job is also eligible for variable pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

Why Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?

We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates from coming our way, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, your perspectives, and your experiences. It's in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.

As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay 'in the know' on all things Blue.

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