Counselor, Legal I

Summary

Responsible for providing timely, competent and professional legal assistance and support in a broad range of areas as assigned. Responsibilities may include managing litigation, handling acquisitions, contract review and analysis, investigating and resolving threatened litigation matters, and interpreting laws and regulations.

Description

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at I-20 @ Alpine Rd. Columbia, SC.

Position Purpose: The Legal Counselor I supports legal needs including some litigation management, contract review, acquisitions, and regulatory interpretation, ensuring timely and competent guidance.

What You’ll Do:

• Provides general research, analysis and advice on legal matters impacting the company in a broad range of areas as assigned, including but not limited to, contract drafting and negotiations, pending and threatened litigation, acquisitions, due diligence, and interpreting laws and regulations.

• Analyzes, investigates and responds to pending and threatened litigation. Monitors and assists with litigation assigned to outside counsel. Negotiates, reviews and updates contract language. Drafts and revises significant business communications. Provides legal support in connection with business transactions and corporate matters.

• Engages, manages and supervises outside counsel when appropriate and necessary, to provide the necessary level of legal services required for specific matters or transactions.

• Manages and develops staff. Participates in law department initiatives to improve quality and efficiency of the department’s services.

To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following:

• Required Education: Juris Doctorate

• Required Work Experience: 3 years experience in business or civil defense litigation or corporate legal work. OR 1-2 years judicial clerkship experience in lieu of 3 years corporate legal work experience.

• Required Training: Admission to South Carolina Bar, including a Rule 405 Limited Certificate of Admission.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• We prefer candidates with a well‑rounded legal background that includes work outside of family law, ideally involving corporate, regulatory, or commercial legal matters.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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