Associate General Counsel - Hybrid

AZ Blue Phoenix, AZ 85021Posted Yesterday

Role Overview

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is hiring a entry-level Associate General Counsel - Hybrid. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in AZ Blue Phoenix, AZ 85021. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.

At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:

Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building

Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.

This position is hybrid within the state of AZ only. This hybrid work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide necessary in-house legal services.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

5 year(s) of experience in the legal field

Required Education

Juris Doctorate

Required Licenses

Active, current, and unrestricted license to practice law in the State of Arizona or licensure in another jurisdiction and ability to become licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona.

Required Certifications

Admission to State Bar

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Work Experience

8 year(s) of experience in a legal field
3 years of experience in the healthcare industry

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree in business or related field of study

Preferred Licenses

Preferred Certifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Negotiate and draft contracts, including software licensing agreements, health care provider contracts and supplier contracts.

Provide legal counsel to the following BCBSAZ areas: Information Technology (including Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity), Procurement, Business Continuity, Transparency & Interoperability, Marketing (including Digital Marketing)
Manage Vendor Contract Forms; regularly evaluate Form language updating when needed.
Manage and provide consultation with Related Party Agreements (other than those for Medicare and Medicaid entities).
Advise various BCBSAZ divisions/departments concerning healthcare and corporate issues including statutory and regulatory compliance, litigation avoidance, and prospective corrective action
Support company activities related to the No Suprises Act.
Coordinate responses to DOI, attorney, provider, and member complaints, including drafting responses, reviewing responses drafted by paralegal and/or research assistants, and consulting with other BCBSAZ employees on responses.
Gather and analyze data for special risk management projects.
Work with Internal Audit and other departments regarding fraud investigation and prosecution.
Regularly engage with internal clients on business and operational needs and goals with potential legal impacts and provide legal advice on options for achieving objectives.

The position has an onsite expectation of 1 day per week and requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Required Job Skills

Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copies, fax machines, scanner and telephones
Intermediate PC proficiency
Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing

Required Professional Competencies

Maintain confidentiality and privacy
Analytical knowledge necessary to generate reports based on available data and then make decisions based on reported data
Capable of legal and analytical research
Practice interpersonal and active listening to achieve high customer satisfaction and departmental communication standards
Establish and maintain working relationships in a collaborative team environment

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies

Make use of employees' skill and abilities to deliver business objectives

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Preferred Job Skills

Preferred Professional Competencies

Knowledge of a wide range of subjects pertaining to the organization's service and operations.

Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies

Our Commitment

AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Associate General Counsel - Hybrid position at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Associate General Counsel - Hybrid role at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in AZ Blue Phoenix, AZ 85021. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Associate General Counsel - Hybrid at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona earn?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Associate General Counsel - Hybrid role at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona posted?

This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Associate General Counsel - Hybrid role at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has listed.