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Rooted in Wyoming! We are Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming: a not-for-profit health insurer with offices throughout the state. Ever since a small group of caring, persistent Wyoming women helped us put down roots in 1945, everything we do is aimed at better health care for the people of Wyoming.
Our Vision: We envision a future where integrity, compassion, and trust define a local health insurance experience. Committed to doing the right thing for our members, employees, and community, we strive to protect and contribute to the health and care of all we serve.
Our Mission: provide our members with access to local health insurance solutions that prioritize health, care, and well-being for those who call Wyoming home.
If our passion and purpose resonate with you, you may be who we are looking for. The role we are looking to fill:
Senior CounselAs a Senior Counsel with BCSBWY, you will be an important member of our Legal Service Team, accountable for the provision of effective and thoughtful legal support and advice/counsel across assigned multiple areas of related to an organization’s legal rights and obligations; assigned areas may include: corporate law, special investigations, local/state/federal legislative governmental affairs, contracting and vendor management, real estate, tax, compliance, privacy, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, intellectual property, corporate governance, ethics, accreditation, subrogation, etc. With the BCBSWY Legal Services Team, you will have the opportunity to build upon/develop a depth of expertise in a variety of focus areas.
As a recognized BCBSWY employee, we count on you to positively serve in the role of “Brand Ambassador” within the local community and/or geographical region. To your friends and neighbors - you ARE Blue Cross Blue Shield Wyoming!
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to apply your knowledge of regulatory aspects of the health insurance industry from a state as well as federal level, tap your proven skills with developing, managing, and implementing processes to ensure the organizations compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines, effectively delve into legal analysis, interpretation, and possible action (responsive as well as proactive) recommendations, as well as quickly assess and quantify legal risk, formulate options and recommendations, and confidently present same to various audiences.
The opportunities and challenges of this role make for an exciting position - one day, you may be focused on researching and preparing guidance for typical questions, while other days, you will be faced with unusual questions, some having limited precedent. You would be joining a fast-paced team of legal professionals.
This role requires an earned Juris Doctor degree required as well as being a member in good standing of the Wyoming Bar. 5 years of professional work experience is preferred along with prior experience managing employees.
Best-In-Class Health Insurance at minimal to no-cost for BCBSWY employees! PLUS many other benefits along with highly competitive compensation!
Our compensation program is reviewed for competitive market match on an annual basis and employees are eligible for annual merit increases. Monthly incentives that are based on individual and company performance are also available to eligible employees and members of our Sales Team can realize generous performance-based commissions.
At BCBSWY our employees are provided best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays in addition to PTO annually, plus 8 paid volunteer hours, various wellness programs, and a dress code of "Dress for Your Day!" which can mean jeans every day (depending on your role).
Serving Those Who Call Wyoming Home.Our positions are all based in Wyoming. Depending on the department and the position, eligible employees may be offered limited In-Office/WFH flexibility (for those positions that are offered limited WFH, there will be a required number of In-Office days per week/month depending on department). Executive level employees are required to reside full-time in Wyoming.
Our Selection Process:Typically includes the following (NOTE: process steps may differ depending on role applied for)
- Review of your completed application and any additional submitted materials (e.g., cover letter, certifications, etc.) for minimum qualifications and skills alignment.
- Confirmation of Wyoming residency, intent to become a Wyoming resident, or reasonable commuter distance if Colorado resident.
- Recruiter Phone Screen.
- Possible Self-Assessment and/or Questionnaire.
- Initial interview with Hiring Manager.
- Possible 2nd Interview with Hiring Manager and/or additional Team members.
- Comprehensive Background Check.
BCBSWY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility; we DO NOT sponsor applicants for work visas.
BCBSWY is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the application, selection, and hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: HR@BCBSWY.com
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