Senior Counsel, Litigation

Centerstone • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Litigation manages the organization's litigation portfolio, provides strategic legal advice on disputes, and minimizes legal risk across a multi-state healthcare enterprise. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role serves as the primary legal advisor for litigation and pre-litigation matters and partners with operational and executive leaders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• 10 years of litigation experience in a law firm or sophisticated in-house legal department required.
• 5 years of equivalent experience in healthcare.
• Significant experience managing complex civil litigation required.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral Health experience
• Nonprofit organization experience
• Employment litigation experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead attorney for litigation matters.
• Develop litigation strategy with executive leadership.
• Evaluate claims and recommend resolution strategies.
• Manage mediations, arbitrations, and settlements.
• Oversee employment, commercial, liability, regulatory, and class action matters.
• Select and supervise outside counsel.
• Monitor litigation budgets and legal spending.
• Advise leaders on dispute resolution and legal risk.
• Prepare litigation reports for leadership and the Board.
• Monitor legal developments affecting healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree