Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting

Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting – Humana

Humana, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and services across supply chain contracting. The role focuses on transaction‑focused practice, reviewing, revising, and negotiating professional services and technology‑related agreements to improve efficiency and manage risk.

$184,800 – $254,100 per year

• Develop a detailed understanding of Humana’s service lines and technology products and associated risks.
• Negotiate sophisticated agreements with internal and external parties, including RFPs, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Partner with business teams during contract negotiations to provide solutions‑oriented advice that enables transactions to move forward efficiently.
• Improve or create contract templates and standard contract provisions as needed.
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
• Assist in expanding playbooks for negotiation of common contract issues.
• Serve as a proactive legal advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Model professional standards, including Humana’s code of conduct and values, independence, and ethical obligations.
• Collaborate effectively across functional areas and with offshore colleagues and support teams.

• Proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings.
• Strong ability to provide accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise.
• Exceptional negotiation, organizational, business judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Capability to manage workload fluidly in a high‑volume environment, meeting business objectives and shifting client priorities.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or in‑house counsel.
• Demonstrated strength in legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance as well as collaboratively in team environments.
• Genuine passion for contributing to an organization committed to continuously improving consumer experience.

Preferred working locations:
Louisville, DC Area, or Chicago, IL. This is a remote position; occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings may be required.

40‑hour work week.

The competitive base salary ranges from $184,800 to $254,100 per year. The role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Humana offers competitive benefits supporting whole‑person well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; and many other opportunities. Benefits encourage personal wellness, smart healthcare decisions, and support a great life outside of work.

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first for teammates, customers, and the company. Through its Humana insurance services and Center Well healthcare services, Humana makes it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health by delivering the care and service they need, when they need it.

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 advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

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