Associate Counsel, Corporate Compliance

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At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we encourage professional growth in a challenging and fast-paced atmosphere. Our 'be healthy' culture promotes health and wellness at all levels of the Company, and we provide our employees with the time, tools and resources to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

The Associate Counsel, Compliance is responsible for monitoring state and federal laws and regulations impacting the Company, and supporting the Manager, Corporate Compliance in overseeing corporate compliance activities and operations to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations which govern the business activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (Company). These responsibilities include providing proactive and thorough executive summaries and impact statements for use by management and executive leadership and providing support in implementation and oversight activities.  The Incumbent also supports state legislative activities through tracking and analyzing proposed and final legislation and providing compliance guidance to the Company. The Associate Counsel, Compliance will also support the Manager, Corporate Compliance in developing, implementing and monitoring the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Job-Specific Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney is preferred.
• A Doctorate of Jurisprudence (JD) from an ABA accredited School of Law is required.
• Must be licensed to practice before all State and Federal Courts of the State of Mississippi and be a member in good standing of the Mississippi State Bar.
• Federal Compliance Certification, as directed by Manager, Corporate Compliance within two years of hire.
• Excellent research skills including the ability to use Westlaw and other legal research tools in an effective and efficient fashion.
• PC skills required, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be well versed in all Federal and State laws affecting the health insurance industry, including, but not limited to PPACA, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021,  Medicare/Medicaid laws, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, MHPAEA and SAMHSA.

Experience in health insurance law preferred, but not required.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.