Counselor, Legal I

Logistics:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working on-site, in an office environment.

Location: I-20 @ Alpine Rd. Columbia SC.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for delivering timely, competent, and professional legal support across various assigned areas. Duties may encompass managing litigation, overseeing acquisitions, reviewing and analyzing contracts, investigating and resolving potential litigation issues, and interpreting relevant laws and regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Provides general research, analysis and advice on legal matters impacting the company in a broad range of areas as assigned, including but not limited to, contract drafting and negotiations, pending and threatened litigation, due diligence, and interpreting laws and regulations.

• Analyzes, investigates and responds to pending and threatened litigation. Monitors and assists with litigation assigned to outside counsel. Negotiates, reviews and updates contract language. Drafts and revises significant business communications. Provides legal support in connection with business transactions and corporate matters.

• Engages, manages and supervises outside counsel when appropriate and necessary, to provide the necessary level of legal services required for specific matters or transactions.

• Manages and develops staff. Participates in law department initiatives to improve quality and efficiency of the department's services.

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

Required Education: Juris Doctorate
Required Work Experience: R3 years' experience in business or civil defense litigation or corporate legal work. OR 1-2 years judicial clerkship experience in lieu of 3 years corporate legal work experience.
Required Training: Admission to South Carolina Bar, including a Rule 405 Limited Certificate of Admission.

What We Can Do for You:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.