About the Role
The Corporate Counsel position provides transactional, regulatory, and other corporate legal services in support of their assigned practice group, or in connection with certain corporate functions or business initiatives. The Corporate Counsel will consult with their practice group leadership when issues are significant.
What You'll Do
Responsible for assisting on transactional matters, including commercial contracts and negotiations pertaining to the Company’s supplier, services, and real estate. Advise/counsel across assigned functions related to the organization’s legal rights and obligations.
Provide legal counsel in business-related areas of expertise and identify/assess risk.
Research, analyze, and interpret proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
Structure, draft, negotiate and/or approve legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to operational matters.
May be accountable for liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.
Liaison with regulators in certain jurisdictions, as necessary.
Perform other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
What You Bring
Education/Experience:
JD degree from ABA-accredited law school required.
One year of experience at a law department, law firm, or other relevant experience addressing complex business and/or legal matters.
Experience in the healthcare industry or regulated industries preferred.
Knowledge:
Contracts law and other relevant concepts across technology and intellectual property, as appropriate.
Health law or health care compliance, as appropriate.
Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Business acumen and judgment, including ability to place legal risk in proper business context.
Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders and associates in key business areas.
Why Horizon?
At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary Range:
$97,800 - $133,455
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Disclaimer:
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.
