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The incumbent provides timely and accurate legal advice and prepares effective documents based upon knowledge of federal, state and other applicable law and the regulatory environment in which the Corporation and its affiliates (“Corporation”) function. Provides regular legal support on significant projects or matters for one or more discrete units of the Corporation and demonstrates significant knowledge of the Corporation’s business, while retaining the discipline of legal analysis. 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Investigate both straightforward and complex situations and present well-reasoned and creative solutions and alternatives based upon independent legal research and analysis of the facts and the law.\nWill demonstrate very good to excellent oral and written communication and information sharing skills.\nVery good to excellent negotiating skills with outside parties.\nAble to juggle multiple matters and effectively multi-task and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed in a timely, thorough and efficient manner.\nEffectively work in the midst of change and is willing to shift priorities and focus.\nWill seek out challenging tasks and assignments, engage in frequent development discussions and is open to feedback.\nOther duties as assigned or requested.\nEDUCATION\nRequired\nJuris Doctor\nSubstitutions\nNone\nPreferred\nNone\nEXPERIENCE\nRequired\n5 years of related, progressive law experience that is deeper in the area of relevant specialization.\n3 years in related disciplines, such as insurance regulation, health law, general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, antitrust, employee benefits, intellectual property and litigation\nPreferred\nNone\nLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired \nLicense to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or applicable state (DE, WV or NY); or eligible for admission within one year of hire\nFor Privacy Counsel positions only: Obtain and maintain certification as a privacy professional within one year of employment\nPreferred\nNone\nSKILLS\nStrong written and oral communication skills\nStrong relationship building skills\nClient focused with strong business acumen\nSelf-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team\nAbility to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units\nStrong innovative problem-solving capabilities\nKeep current on recent developments in the law and develop in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of the law which are applicable to the Corporation’s business\nObserve high standards of confidentiality consistent with all applicable laws, professional standards and requirements of the Corporation\nObserve high personal and professional ethics\nLICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS\nRequired\nNone\nPreferred\nNone\nSKILLS\n Language (Other than English):\nNone\nTravel Requirement:\n0% - 25%\nPHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS\nPosition Type\nOffice-based\nTeaches / trains others regularly\nFrequently\nTravel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site\nOccasionally\nWorks primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)\nNever\nPhysical work site required\nYes\nLifting: up to 10 pounds\nConstantly\nLifting: 10 to 25 pounds\nOccasionally\nLifting: 25 to 50 pounds\nRarely\nDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.\nCompliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.\nAs a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. \nFurthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. 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