Senior Counsel-Labor and Employment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and independently execute litigation strategy for matters from inception through resolution, including high-complexity employment disputes and restrictive covenant-related litigation
• Oversee and collaborate with outside counsel to ensure appropriate staffing, budget management, and case strategy
• Lead and conduct internal investigations regarding workplace issues
• Draft and review employment-related agreements, policies, handbooks, and training materials
• Serve as the primary legal advisor to Human Resources and business leadership

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• 7+ years of dedicated L&E law experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate settings
• Active membership in a state bar association
• Strong business judgment and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice and translate complex L&E concepts into applicable business strategies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex organization, effectively prioritizing tasks and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
• Passion about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house experience
• Experience supporting healthcare organizations

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.

$168,000 - $231,000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

About Us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our 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 and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.