Description:
Job Description:Responsibilities:
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
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 Litigation Counsel to support general litigation, including affirmative litigation, and government investigations for the UHS Legal Department. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong commercial litigation background and/or experience in the healthcare industry or with government investigation response.
Key Responsibilities included:
- Litigation Management – Oversee and manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement discussions
- Affirmative Litigation – Investigate and assess potential class action litigation to be asserted on behalf of the company and work closely with outside counsel in all phases of such litigation
- Government Investigations – Respond to government investigations involving state and federal agencies
- 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, finance, revenue cycle, operations, insurance, and risk management to develop litigation strategies that align with business objectives
Qualifications:
Law degree with 3 - 5 years' experience in commercial litigation or in the handling of government investigations.
- 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
