Summary
 

Location:
This role is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Why should you join the Legal Department at BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina?

BCBSSC has been doing business in South Carolina for more than 70 years. In addition to being the largest insurance company in the state, we are part of the national landscape. We are one of the nation’s leading claims processors of government contracts, and we operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, with over 100 facilities and offices in 15? states and the District of Columbia, that allows us to build on our business strengths and offers a challenging and varied work environment for our lawyers in Columbia, S.C.

If you are tired of billing hours and seeking a stable organization in which you can play a key role in the growth and success of the business, then look no further.

Description
 

Position Purpose

As a member of the Legal Department, you will work with a wide variety of business areas. This important work may involve litigation management, corporate and insurance matters, data privacy and security, large federal and state contracts, government and commercial procurements and complex technology agreements. You will provide legal counsel to management on diverse issues affecting the company and its subsidiaries. You may also handle litigation, administrative complaints, contract analysis and drafting, and research and interpret laws impacting the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide legal counsel, research, and analysis, on a broad range of legal matters impacting the organization

• Manage litigation and administrative complaints

• Compose and recommend business communications

• Negotiate complex contracts and assist with contract dispute resolution

• Serve as a key member of your assigned business area(s), contributing to the growth and success of the organization

• Collaborate and share best practices with legal team colleagues

• Provide concise, practical communications and advice in a fast-paced environment

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need the Following:

• A degree from an accredited law school

• To be South Carolina Bar Certified, including a Rule 405 Limited Certificate of Admission

• Have 3+ years of experience in business litigation, corporate legal work OR judicial clerkship experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to lead, influence, and persuade

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build relationships and rapport with executives and upper management

• A strong business acumen and ability to succeed in a fast-paced business environment

• Microsoft office skills

We also prefer that you have:

• 6+ years of experience in business litigation or corporate legal work

• Understanding of technology and technology law issues

• Experience handling data privacy and cyber security incident response

• Ability to proactively identify and address legal risks in complex and varied corporate environment

What We Can Do for You:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match & annual enhancement

• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you