Counsel - Litigation

UHS • King of Prussia, PA

70d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities. The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Counsel - Litigation to support general litigation, including affirmative litigation, and corporate liability matters for the UHS Legal Department.

Requirements

• Law degree with 3 - 5 years' experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience with the healthcare industry or with medical providers preferred, but not required
• Must be admitted into the state bar or have in-house counsel license

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the healthcare industry or with medical providers preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Litigation Management – Oversee and manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement discussions
• Managed Care Litigation – Assess potential managed care claims for underpayment or denial of payment by insurance companies and work closely with outside counsel in all phases of such litigation
• Corporate Liability Litigation – Oversee and manage all aspects of the defense of the corporate parent and administrative services company in connection with professional liability and insured litigation.
• Strategic Counsel – Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on litigation risk, dispute resolution, and the impact of litigation on business operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with internal teams such as compliance, operations, and risk management to develop litigation strategies that align with business objectives
• External Counsel Management – Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective handling of legal matters

Benefits

• This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees