Director, Privacy Officer & Managing Counsel

Job Description

The Director of Managing Counsel will oversee the delivery of legal services and advice for the Company, acting as the main attorney for Blue Cross NC's Privacy Program. This role manages both attorneys and non‑attorneys and oversees Blue Cross NC's Privacy Program related to safeguarding employee, customer and corporate information pursuant to legal, regulatory and contractual requirements and standards that govern Privacy, and reports directly to the Vice President of the Legal Department & Deputy General Counsel. The Managing Counsel brings expertise in several areas of law essential to both the Company and its subsidiaries, works closely with Company Officers and senior executives, and leads the team within the Legal Department.

What You'll Do

• Direct the efforts of the legal staff and related support personnel while utilizing legal expertise to ensure the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with various laws and regulations that govern Privacy.
• Serve as the Privacy Officer for the Company, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of privacy policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Serve as primary point of contact for privacy‑related matters, including regulatory inquiries, customer concerns, and internal escalations.
• Develop strategy to accomplish objectives and ensure the Company and its subsidiaries maintain a solid legal foundation upon which to conduct business.
• Advise and counsel Company Officers, senior management, and the Board of Directors on privacy laws that arise in the Company's business operations; research and prepare legal memoranda and opinions applying technical legal knowledge to varying business situations and personnel issues; assist Company management with risk identification and management.
• Assist the Company with business transactions and the development of new products, services, and business relationships.
• Confere and negotiate with attorneys and management in other companies.
• Attend high‑level conferences involving BCBSNC management and management in other companies or senior government positions.
• Write legal opinions or otherwise provide legal advice that require extensive research of statutes, regulations, or court decisions in complex areas of law.
• Lead practice area team (e.g., corporate, health care plans).
• Supervise direct reports including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, motivating and engaging. Manage growth and development of personnel, with career development, performance management and succession planning. Assign projects to team members, coach and mentor team members.
• Participate in development, interpretation, and improvement of Company policies. Assist the Company with implementing existing and new programs, policies, and procedures.
• Research, interpret, and advise on statutory and case law, administrative rules, and regulations. Monitor legislative and regulatory proposals, evaluate such proposals, and assist Company management with formulating the Company's position on these matters.
• Perform management duties including hiring, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating performance of direct reports.
• Make decisions regarding retention of outside counsel and manage substantial budget for external legal services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• JD from an accredited law school
• 10 years of professional legal experience
• 5 years of leadership experience
• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain license within 1 year of employment.

Bonus Points

• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) highly preferred.
• HIPAA and other similar federal and state privacy, security and data protection regulations highly preferred

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community.
• Work‑life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs.
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market‑price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$210,268.00 - $336,430.00

Skills

Administrative Law, Business Contracts, Commercial Contract Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiations, Law, Legal Administration, Legal Analysis, Legal Compliance, Legal Consulting, Legal Practices, Legal Research, Legal Services, Legal Support, Negotiation, People Management, Privacy Compliance, Privacy Laws, Procurement, Statutory Interpretation, Vendor Contracts

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