Associate General Counsel - Pharmacy

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.

About the role

This is an opportunity for a motivated lawyer to provide legal support to HCSC’s legal team and other internal business partners supporting HCSC Pharmacy operations and programs. HCSC is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States, operating through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition to its offerings in these core states, HCSC is proud to serve millions of people across the nation through a diverse portfolio of products.

The ideal candidate will provide sound, actionable legal advice on regulatory and operational matters involving pharmacy program and pharmacy benefit management issues, and state and federal healthcare regulatory issues. A successful candidate will serve as a partner to our business leaders in developing adaptive strategies to support HCSC’s established business and to further its growth while continually advancing HCSC’s goal of expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, support, and coordination on more complex legal matters or projects.
• Provide legal advice on pharmacy benefit programs and management, insurance policies, self-funded accounts, government contracts, regulatory matters, general business matters and contracts, as well as health care law and insurance law.
• Provide and initiate legal review, analysis, and research with respect to significant and complicated legal issues.
• Represent the company in detailed or difficult litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Represent the company in dealings with applicable regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced attorneys as required.
• Keep abreast of all pertinent laws, trends, court rulings, etc., as they relate to areas of concern to management or to issues for which legal advice is provided.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent experience in health care law, pharmacy benefits law, and/or insurance law, particularly regulatory compliance and/or litigation.
• Strong business collaboration and writing skills, including the ability to clearly provide legal counsel and solutions to complex issues.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office hours 3 days a week at the respective office location. The position can be based in Richardson, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chicago, Illinois; Tulsa, Oklahoma; or Helena, Montana.

Pay

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