Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Corporate Development to provide hands-on legal leadership across mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, restructurings, and other complex corporate and diversified business transactions supporting Gemstone Holdings and its affiliated entities. This position is embedded day-to-day with the Corporate Development team while remaining part of the enterprise Legal Department.
We are seeking a senior level, execution-oriented attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and partners closely with business leaders from initial structuring through post-closing execution. Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industry transactions is strongly preferred. Preference is for candidates located near Meridian, Idaho. This role may be remote from a mutually acceptable location; frequent travel to the Meridian campus is required for non‑local candidates. #LN-Hybrid
To be considered for this opportunity you have:
Experience: Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. In-house experience is strongly preferred; relevant senior law firm experience will be considered.
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications/Licenses: Active membership in good standing with the Idaho State Bar or ability to acquire such status within one year of hire.
Additional Success Factors: Demonstrated ability to independently lead and execute complex transactions with limited supervision; strong executive judgment; comfort working directly with senior executives; and ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, deal-driven environment.
In this role, we will ask you to advise the company and senior leadership on a wide range of transactional matters, including:
Mergers and Acquisitions: Lead and perform legal due diligence; draft, negotiate, and interpret definitive transaction documents; and advise on transaction structure and integration-related risk mitigation.
Financial Investments: Provide hands-on legal support for equity and debt investments and other strategic capital activities, with direct drafting and negotiation responsibility as appropriate to the transaction.
Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships: Structure and negotiate joint ventures and other strategic partnership arrangements, including commercial terms, operational considerations, and regulatory issues.
Other Corporate Transactions: Provide legal support for restructurings, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions supporting Gemstone Holdings and related initiatives.
Outside Counsel Management: Select, scope, and manage outside counsel on a targeted basis, while remaining personally responsible for core strategic and executional legal work and ensuring advice is aligned with business objectives.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Corporate Development team, finance, and operational leaders to evaluate opportunities, identify risks early, and drive efficient execution from term sheet through closing and post-closing integration.
Compliance: Ensure proposed transactions comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and company policies.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Company Culture:
At Blue Cross of Idaho, we are mission driven and dedicated to improving the health of the communities and individuals we serve. We are accountable to each other and to our members and believe that challenges are opportunities to grow. We are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve and encourage our employees to engage in community service and volunteer activities.
Team Collaboration:
Become a member of our dynamic legal team, where open communication and collaboration are highly valued. We work closely with departments such as corporate development, finance, and compliance to align on strategic initiatives. We promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning to foster professional growth and achieve the best outcomes for the company.
Why Join Us:
This role provides a unique opportunity to support the company and its affiliates in their growth and strategic corporate development initiatives. You'll enjoy a strong work-life balance while contributing to a collaborative and high-impact legal team.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $179,901 to $269,850. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance). The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, internal equity, geography, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data.
At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position. Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.
We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self-care days, medical, dental, vision and pharmacy insurance, 401(k) matching and non-contributory plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, education reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption assistance, and a paid family leave program. We will adhere to all relevant state and local laws concerning employee leave benefits, in line with our plans and policies.
Reasonable accommodations
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Skills Required
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in corporate transactional matters
- Active membership in good standing with the Idaho State Bar or ability to acquire such status
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
What We Do
Since 1945, we’ve taken our role as an Idaho-based health insurance company to heart. While the health insurance marketplace has experienced lots of change in recent years, we haven’t. As a not-for-profit, we’re mission-driven to help connect Idahoans to quality healthcare that is affordable and build strong networks and services with our customers in mind. With an annual economic impact of $456 million (in 2016), we lead the state and industry in addressing the cost of healthcare and creating transformative customer experiences with information, tools and services. Ultimately, we aim to create a brighter future for all of us. All we need are customer-centric leaders like you.
