Counsel at Humana in Washington, DC

Counsel
Location: Remote Nationwide
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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services on litigation, arbitration, and related legal matters and strategy.
The Counsel will collaborate internally and with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, and resolution of disputes. The Counsel will exercise independent judgment and decision-making on litigation issues and related tasks and work under modest supervision. This role requires applying in-depth and broad knowledge of litigation practices, frequently taking full ownership of legal matters, and organizing and managing individual litigation matters from inception through trial.

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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 4 years of experience in litigation
Strong project management and organizational skills across all facets of litigation from inception through trial
Ability to organize and successfully manage a number of case matters simultaneously
Strong skills in communicating complex legal issues to various stakeholders
Ability to mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose strategic thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and proactive counsel are sought by clients
Ability to work independently under general supervision and in team settings
Experience with large-scale e-discovery
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with provider disputes and healthcare reimbursement disputes
Experience with alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration
Understanding of Medicaid/Medicare laws and regulations
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: 09-25-2026

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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Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Additional Locations: Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Remote Florida