Vice President - Deputy General Counsel

Job Description: Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Company Overview

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan, operating as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. We manage approximately $15 billion in annual health care spending for our customers and employ a diverse workforce of 3,800 associates. Our mission is the relentless pursuit of quality, affordable health care with an unparalleled consumer experience. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and believe that our strength lies in our differences. Consistent with our corporate mission of showing up for everyone like they are the only one, we are rated among the nation’s best health plans for member satisfaction and quality.

The Position

The Vice President and Deputy General Counsel is a senior leadership role within our 17-lawyer Law Department, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This individual will be a key member of the legal leadership team, responsible for overseeing the team of lawyers that supports many of the company’s key business areas. In addition to management responsibilities, the DGC will actively contribute to complex transactional matters, particularly in the areas of vendor and IT contracting, and provide guidance to key business areas on legal and regulatory matters.

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about legal innovation and has experience leveraging technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to transform the delivery of legal services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of high-performing lawyers and legal professionals, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee the legal teams supporting key transactional functions, including provider contracting and vendor contracting, ensuring efficient and effective legal support for the business.
• Act as a hands-on contributor by personally supporting a variety of complex commercial agreements, with a primary focus on strategic vendor and IT contracts.
• Drive the adoption and optimization of new legal technologies, including the company's AI-powered contracting platform, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function.
• Provide strategic legal counsel and guidance to senior business leaders on a wide range of matters, including strategic alliances and other innovative collaborations.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks to help the company achieve its business objectives within a complex regulatory environment.
• Champion inclusion initiatives within the Law Department, and contribute to the company's inclusive culture.
• Manage the recruitment, professional development, and retention of legal talent, with a focus on building a strong pipeline for future leadership roles.
• Represent the company in negotiations with key external partners.

Requisite Skills and Experience

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active membership in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar.
• A minimum of 15 years of sophisticated corporate and transactional legal experience, gained through a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams of lawyers covering a broad spectrum of subject matters in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, with deep expertise in vendor and IT agreements strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with the implementation and use of legal technology and AI tools to drive efficiency and transform legal processes. A track record of leading change and innovation is essential.
• Experience in health law (e.g., payer, provider, life sciences, etc.) and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience with payers or providers desirable.
• Exceptional business acumen and judgment, with the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that aligns with business goals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated potential for executive leadership.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategy: Thinking, Aligning & Innovating – An individual’s ability to develop strategy, align others around a strategy, be innovative and approach issues with a strategic mindset.
• Execution: Driving & Adapting – An individual’s ability to drive execution for results and being adept in executing and adapting in a changing environment.
• Leadership: Inspiring & Empowering – An individual’s ability to lead a diverse team and to inspire and empower across all levels.
• Relationships: Influencing & Building Coalitions – An individual’s ability to build relationships, create coalitions to deliver results and to influence others for the best company outcome.

High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above

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.