Senior Associate General Counsel (Remote)

North American Partners in Anesthesia•Saint Paul, MN

24d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Associate General Counsel (Litigation) will report to the Chief Legal Officer and will collaborate closely with the Company’s in-house legal team, Compliance Department and business units. This role is responsible for managing complex commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of combined litigation experience in large law firm and in-house settings. Candidates must demonstrate strong litigation strategy skills, and excellent drafting and negotiation capabilities. The candidate must be a problem-solver who is able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities while being a team player with a proven ability to manage outside counsel and build collegial relationships across leadership and business teams. Experience in the health care industry and representation of health care clients are preferred. As a Senior Associate General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal advice and support to our organization. You will work closely with senior leadership and other legal team members to manage a wide range of legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

JD from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
Active good standing bar membership in the State in which candidate resides.
Residence in a State within the Company’s operational footprint.
Minimum of 12 years of litigation experience, including commercial and restrictive covenant litigation experience.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience a plus.
Experience in healthcare services or related industries preferred.
Experience managing outside litigation counsel preferred.
Employment and Anti-Trust litigation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage commercial litigation and arbitration matters, including coordination with and management of outside counsel.
Develop litigation strategy with outside counsel, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk tolerance.
Advise business teams on litigation risks and strategic decisions related to customer (hospital and ASC) contracts.
Prepare and negotiate settlement agreements, joint defense agreements, and common interest agreements.
Prepare company employees and expert witnesses for depositions and court appearances.
Collaborate with in-house employment attorneys and Human Resources with respect to restrictive covenant matters.
Conduct briefings for Executive Leadership Team, business teams, board of directors and other Company departments on current and threatened litigation and on litigation-related topics.
Oversee litigation holds and discovery processes in coordination with Business Technology.
Supervise other litigation attorneys and support their professional development.
Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions, focusing on litigation risk.
Handle additional legal projects and responsibilities as assigned.