[Remote] Director, Privacy Officer & Managing Counsel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Cross NC is seeking a Director of Managing Counsel to oversee legal services and advice regarding their Privacy Program. This role involves managing a team and ensuring compliance with privacy laws while advising senior management and developing legal strategies for the company. Responsibilities • Directs the efforts of the legal staff and related support personnel while utilizing legal expertise to ensure the Company and its subsidiaries are in compliance with various laws and regulations that govern Privacy • Serves as the Privacy Officer for the Company, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of privacy policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Serves as primary point of contact for privacy-related matters, including regulatory inquiries, customer concerns, and internal escalations • Develops strategy to accomplish objectives and ensures the Company and its subsidiaries maintain a solid legal foundation upon which to conduct business • Advises and counsels Company Officers, senior management, and the Board of Directors on privacy laws that arise in the Company’s business operations; researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions applying technical legal knowledge to varying business situations and personnel issues; assists Company management with risk identification and management • Assists the Company with business transactions and the development of new products, services, and business relationships • Confers and negotiates with attorneys and management in other companies • Attends high-level conferences involving BCBSNC management and management in other companies or senior government positions • Writes legal opinions or otherwise provides legal advice that require extensive research of statutes, regulations, or court decisions in complex areas of law • Leads practice area team (e.g., corporate, health care plans) • Supervises direct reports including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, motivating and engaging. Manages growth and development of personnel, with career development, performance management and succession planning. Assigns projects to team members, coaches and mentors team members • Participates in development of, interprets, and improves Company policies. Assists the Company with implementing existing and new programs, policies, and procedures • Researches, interprets, and advises on statutory and case law, administrative rules, and regulations. Monitors legislative and regulatory proposals, evaluates such proposals, and assists Company management with formulating the Company’s position of these matters • Performs management duties include hiring, training, coaching, counseling and evaluating performance of direct reports • Makes decisions regarding retention of outside counsel and manages substantial budget for external legal services • Performs other duties as assigned Skills • JD from an accredited law school • 10 years of professional legal experience • 5 years of leadership experience • In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field • Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or must obtain License within 1 year of employment • Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) or Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) highly preferred • HIPAA and other similar federal and state privacy, security and data protection regulations highly preferred Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs. • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance. • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education. • 401k match including an annual company contribution Company Overview • It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job