Humana is seeking a Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting, for a transaction-focused practice. This Senior Counsel will review, revise, and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements for the company, and assist in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Humana’s contracting process. Identifying apparent and hidden risks associated with the task presented and collaborating with others to manage those risks are key functions of this role. The Senior Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to the business, enabling commercial teams to achieve their goals while managing legal and regulatory risk. The Senior Counsel will report to the AVP & Assistant General Counsel for IP and Contracting within Humana’s Legal Department and will have significant exposure to the company’s partners and all functional areas.
Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following:
The Senior Counsel focused on transactions will support the company by solving problems creatively and pragmatically to manage legal risk. To perform this function, the Senior Counsel must learn general Humana practice in a wide variety of areas, proactively identify issues presenting risk to the firm, and act as a driver of good business process. A successful candidate will have excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities that are combined with strategic and commercial awareness.
Candidates must have proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings, and a strong ability to provide accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to continued learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise.
Humana’s Legal Department manages a large volume of requests, and candidates must have the ability to fluidly manage workload in accordance with business objectives and shifting internal client priorities.
Must possess superb negotiation skills, organizational skills, business judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Develop a detailed understanding of Humana’s service lines and technology products and their associated risks.
Negotiate sophisticated agreements with internal and external parties with a strong focus on business enablement and risk mitigation; the type of agreements include, but are not limited to, requests for proposals, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
Partner with business teams during contract negotiations to provide solutions-oriented advice that enables transactions to move forward efficiently.
Improve or create as needed, contract templates and standard contract provisions.
Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
Assist in expanding our playbooks for negotiation of common contract issues.
Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business needs.
Model professional standards, including Humana’s code of conduct and values, independence, and ethical obligations.
Collaborate effectively across functional areas and with offshore colleagues and support teams.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
Demonstrated strength in legal writing and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with general guidance, as well as collaboratively in team environments
Genuine passion for contributing to an organization committed to continuously improving consumer experience
Location: Preferred working locations are Louisville, DC Area or Chicago, IL.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.