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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

The Counsel is an attorney who manages investigations and litigation on behalf of the company.  The Counsel will manage a portfolio of both internal investigations and government investigations and will work to proactively identify opportunities to mitigate risk.  The Counsel will also manage complex litigation matters and will collaborate with internal clients and outside counsel on all aspects of litigation and case strategy.  The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and decision making on investigation and litigation issues and related tasks and take full ownership of legal matters with modest to minimal supervision.   In this position, you must have the ability to perform sophisticated legal analysis and clearly communicate with business partners and other stakeholders.  

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Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school;

• Active and licensed membership in a state bar association;

• At least 5 years of experience managing investigations or complex litigation;

• Ability to organize and successfully manage a number of matters simultaneously;

• Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders;

• Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Investigations or litigation experience in the managed care space

• Understanding of e-discovery and experience with large-scale discovery

• Understanding of Medicare laws and regulations and federal health care fraud laws and statutes (False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, etc.)

Additional Information:  

• Location: preference for candidates located in Louisville, KY or Chicago, IL but remote/work at home location acceptable for qualified candidates.

• Workstyle: hybrid or fully remote

• Travel: some travel may be required

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

 

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay 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.

 

$138,900 - $191,000 per year

 

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

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, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 10-31-2026

About us
 

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.

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