Legal Counsel - Healthcare

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Humana is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Home Solutions line of business, including CenterWell Home Health. This role will provide legal guidance on operational and regulatory matters, with a focus on supporting day-to-day business activities and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position reports to Senior Counsel.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic legal advice on operational and regulatory issues affecting Humana’s Home Solutions business, including CenterWell Home Health. 

• Advise operations teams on matters related to patient safety, quality of care, and governmental inquiries. 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management, to address complex issues and ensure alignment across departments. 

• Conduct risk assessments, analyze potential impacts, and develop mitigation strategies to support business decisions and initiatives. 

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Required Qualifications 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing health care law within a law firm or in-house legal department of a health care organization. 

• Proven experience advising health care providers on foundational health care legal matters, including at least one of the following areas: patient care issues and surveys; fraud, waste, and abuse; state licensing and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment; health care-related contracting; or health care mergers and acquisitions. 

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts and analyses clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences. 

• Experience navigating complex organizational structures and effectively engaging with stakeholders at various levels. 

• Proven ability to work independently with general guidance, as well as collaboratively within a team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of health care law topics. 

• Prior experience advising home health agencies or other post-acute care providers is strongly preferred. 

Additional Information 

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 required. 

•Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. 

•Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. 

•Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. 

•Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. 

Interview Format 

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule. 

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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 04-17-2026

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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