Legal Counsel
Organising Institution / Firm
Excellus BCBS
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
DeWitt, NY
💰 Stipend / Pay
Not Specified
🎓 Eligibility
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; admission to the New York State Bar; minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney; prior experience in health care or health insurance industry preferred; strong research, problem‑solving, written and oral communication skills.
🛡️ Category
Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Excellus BCBS is hiring a Legal Counsel in DeWitt, NY. The role is a generalist legal position within the health‑insurance business, reporting to senior management and serving as a trusted business partner.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Preferably experience in health‑care or health‑insurance law
- Strong research, analytical, written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Provide comprehensive legal advice to internal business units
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements
- Support regulatory matters, audits, and interactions with state/federal agencies
- Coordinate and manage outside counsel
- Develop policies, procedures, and templates
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation details are not specified in the posting. The position is salaried and classified as not_specified regarding stipend type.
Application Procedure & Required Documents
- Visit the official LinkedIn job page: Legal Counsel – Excellus BCBS
- Sign in or create a LinkedIn account.
- Click “Apply” and submit your resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents as prompted.
Official Notification & Contact Information
Contact details are not provided in the posting. For inquiries, use the LinkedIn “Easy Apply” interface or the company’s corporate contact channels.
