Corporate Litigation Counsel

Lincare•Clearwater, FL

19h

About The Position

The Corporate Litigation Counsel manages the company's litigation matters under the direction of the SVP Legal. This attorney will be responsible for internal management of cases and oversight of outside counsel, minimizing legal risks, and providing strategic advice to internal stakeholders. Handles a portfolio of disputes (often coordinating with outside counsel), conducts early case assessments, supports discovery and settlement negotiations, and collaborates cross-functionally to align legal strategy with business objectives. The role emphasizes cost-effective litigation management, compliance, and proactive risk mitigation in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Requirements

JD from an accredited US Law School Required
Active member in good standing of the bar of Florida or reciprocal jurisdiction Required
7 years in-house or law firm litigation experience Required
7 + years litigation/trial experience Required

Nice To Haves

10 years professional legal experience as an attorney in the healthcare industry. Preferred
Previous experience in healthcare and knowledge of DME industry Preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direction of SVP of Legal, serves as key in-house attorney for management of the Company's litigation portfolio, including management of outside litigation, pre-suit matters, lawsuits; settlements, mediation, or bringing cases to trial;
Manages and oversees litigation matters, including commercial disputes, employment cases, contract claims, regulatory investigations, and other adversarial proceedings.
Conducts early case assessments, develops litigation strategies, and provides risk evaluations (including cost projections and settlement recommendations) to senior leadership.
Coordinates with and supervises outside counsel on pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, trials, and appeals; manage budgets and ensure efficient handling of matters.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents.
Advises internal stakeholders (e.g., business units, HR, compliance, executives) on litigation risks, dispute resolution, and preventive strategies.
Supports document preservation, e-discovery processes, and records management policies.
Monitors and analyzes developments in relevant laws and regulations; provide training and updates to the business as needed.
Assists with pre-litigation disputes, ADR (mediation/arbitration), and internal investigations.
Collaborates on broader legal department initiatives, such as contract review, compliance programs, or policy development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.