Legal Counsel (Corporate and Technology)

Legal Counsel (Corporate and Technology)Skip to main content#Legal Counsel (Corporate and Technology) page is loaded## Legal Counsel (Corporate and Technology)Applylocations: Boston: Hinghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R08677## **Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.****Position Summary:**The Counsel position provides transactional, regulatory, and other corporate legal services in support of corporate functions and business initiatives at Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts."**Key Accountabilities:*** Supports the BCBSMA business areas, including Enterprise Technology (ET), by drafting and negotiating a wide variety of complex vendor arrangements, such as IT infrastructure agreements, license agreements, SaaS agreements, Cloud agreements, consulting agreements, and service agreements.* Provides legal support to BCBSMA corporate functions, including investment due diligence, banking agreements, and corporate governance, with opportunity for expanded responsibility over time.* Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements.* Draft and negotiate agreements for services using Protected Health Information and/or Personally Identifiable Information; advise on the procurement and deployment of Artificial Intelligence tools, including AI vendor risk assessment, responsible AI governance, algorithmic bias and transparency considerations, and compliance with emerging federal and state AI regulations.* Provides legal review of internal and external communications in support of various business areas.* Supports the company in its efforts to focus on business needs and regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, state health data privacy laws, and applicable data breach notification requirements.* Helps the company achieve business goals in a complex regulatory environment. Identifies, analyzes, and provides advice with respect to potential legal issues and risks.* Manages a large and diverse workload in order to meet business demands at an appropriate level of detail consistent with internal and external deadlines.* Supports key Law Department initiatives, including the advancement and adoption of AI tools and the implementation of other legal operations tools and process changes.**Qualifications:****Education/Relevant Experience:*** JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.* Active member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.* 3-5 years of relevant technology and/or corporate law experience law in an in-house legal department.**Core Qualifications (Must-Haves):*** Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, software licensing, IT infrastructure, professional services).* Solid understanding of corporate law principles.* Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal issues to a non-legal audience.* A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.* Excellent business acumen and judgment, including ability to place legal risk in proper business context.* Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.* Skill to solve problems independently accompanied by willingness to work as a team member.**Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):*** Familiarity with laws and regulations related to AI, including emerging AI governance frameworks.* A strong interest in developing expertise in privacy and data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, MA Identity Theft Law).* A passion for technology and its application in the legal profession.* Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and associates in key business areas.* Demonstrate the ability to effectively influence and build trust with peers, managers, and business unit leaders.* Experience managing or coordinating with outside counsel a plus.## Minimum Education Requirements:High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above## LocationBoston, Hingham## Time TypeFull timeSalary Range: $122,940.00 - $150,260.00 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 comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.**WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?**We understand that the**confidence gap** and**imposter syndrome** can prevent amazing candidates 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.At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our "How We Work" Page.### About UsVoted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates.## **Our Commitment to You**We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work-life balance.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Employer - veterans/disability. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr