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The Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services. The Counsel work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

This role is fully remote; however, applicants must be located in one of the following areas:
Louisville, KY; Chicago, IL; Washington DC; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN

Humana is looking for a highly motivated Counsel to join our Law Department. You will provide legal support and guidance on counseling including artificial intelligence (AI), litigation, and e-Discovery. You will support enterprise‑wide AI initiatives by assisting in the development, governance, and implementation of safe and responsible AI systems.

Use your skills to make an impact

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Support legal reviews related to the development and deployment of AI products and systems.
Provide analysis and advice on compliance with AI regulations and standards.
Collaborate across AI product developers, engineers, data scientists, multiple business and legal teams and advise on applicable laws and ways to manage risk.
Helps draft AI guidance, strategies and governance materials.
Support AI litigation, regulator inquiries and requests for information. Support e-Discovery counseling along the entire EDRM.
Is a strategic partner and trusted advisor on legal and non-legal issues.
Communicates with and influence business clients at all levels of the organization, including senior management.
Collaborate and consult with leaders throughout the company to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and protection against AI risk.
Establish proactive and trustworthy relationships with clients and other members of the Law department.
Work independently under time pressures and deadlines in a dynamic, demanding environment.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in applicable jurisdiction. Active good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
At least 5 relevant years of legal experience in law firm and/or in-house counsel roles.
Knowledge of issues affecting AI/ML and Gen AI is essential. These issues include agentic systems, as well as federal and states AI regulatory compliance obligations. Additionally, they encompass consumer protection, algorithmic bias/discrimination, antitrust, employment, intellectual property, data, and privacy.
Experience identifying risks and to make smart-risk recommendations while balancing reward and business goals.

Additional Information

WAH Internet Statement

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.

Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.

Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.

Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.

Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

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.

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.