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Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Senior Counsel works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial.
Humana is seeking a Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting, for a transaction-focused practice. This Senior Counsel will review, revise, and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements for the company, and assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Humana's contracting process. Identifying apparent and hidden risks associated with the task presented and collaborating with others to manage those risks are key functions of this role. The Senior Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to the business, enabling commercial teams to achieve their goals while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Senior Counsel will report to the AVP & Assistant General Counsel for IP and Contracting within Humana's Legal Department and will have significant exposure to the company's partners and all functional areas.
Use your skills to make an impact
Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following:
The Senior Counsel focused on transactions will support the company by solving problems creatively and pragmatically to manage legal risk. To perform this function, the Senior Counsel must learn general Humana practice in a wide variety of areas, proactivelyidentifyissues presenting risk to the firm, and act as a driver of good businessprocess. A successful candidate will have excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities that are combined with strategic and commercial awareness.
Candidates must have proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings, and a strong ability to provideaccurate, practical, andtimelycounsel to internal andexternal clients. Candidates should alsodemonstratea commitment tocontinuedlearning and adapting legal and regulatoryexpertise.
Humana's Legal Department manages a large volume of requests, and candidates must have the ability to fluidly manage workload in accordance with business objectives andshiftinginternal client priorities.
Mustpossesssuperb negotiationskills,organizational skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
Key duties and responsibilities :
Develop a detailed understanding of Humana's service lines and technology products and their associated risks.
Negotiate sophisticated agreements with internal and external parties with a strong focus on business enablement and risk mitigation; the @type of agreements include, but are not limited to, requests for proposals, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
Partner with business teams during contract negotiations toprovidesolutions-oriented advice that enables transactions to move forward efficiently.
Improve or create as needed, contract templates and standard contract provisions.
Evaluate and improve contracting process activities,leveragingtechnology to create efficiency.
Assistin expanding our playbooks for negotiation of common contract issues.
Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business needs.
Model professional standards, including Humana's code of conduct and values, independence, and ethical obligations.
Collaborate effectively across functionalareas andwith offshore colleagues and support teams.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
Demonstrated strength in legal writing and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with general guidance, as well as collaboratively in team environments
Genuine passion for contributing to an organization committed to continuously improving consumerexperience
Lo cation :?Preferred working locations?are?Louisville, DC Area or Chicago, IL.
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$184,800 - $254,100 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
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