Corporate Counsel

NJM Insurance Group

Corporate Counsel providing transactional legal support at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Assisting with commercial contracts and regulatory issues in the healthcare industry.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $97,800 - $133,455 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 of contracts law and other relevant concepts across technology and intellectual property, as appropriate.
Health law or health care compliance, as appropriate.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract lawlegal researchrisk assessmentcontract draftingnegotiationlegal analysiscompliancehealth lawintellectual property

Soft Skills

advisingcounselingcommunicationliaisonproblem-solving

Certifications

JD degree