Senior Legal Counsel (Litigation)
Core
Senior in-house legal counsel managing complex litigation, investigations, and regulatory risk for healthcare clients.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (litigation)
Builds
Legal strategies, settlement agreements, and risk mitigation plans for healthcare organizations.
Domain
Healthcare industry + Litigation and Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation strategy, discovery management, external counsel supervision, regulatory compliance, negotiation, risk assessment, contract management, financial acumen, stakeholder management, legal training, mentorship
Preferred skills
PBM/pharmacy/insurance litigation experience, multidistrict litigation management, government enforcement action experience, executive advisory experience
Technologies
Electronic discovery tools, document management systems
Responsibilities
Manage complex litigation portfolios involving antitrust, ERISA, False Claims Act, and fraud; Develop and execute litigation strategies from pre-litigation to trial; Supervise external counsel and manage legal budgets; Assess legal exposure and recommend resolution strategies; Lead discovery processes and document preservation; Negotiate settlements and prepare agreements; Provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership; Mentor legal colleagues and develop training resources.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities