Senior Counsel, Litigation (Remote)

Description:

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description:
Position Summary:
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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic judgment
• Executive presence
• Negotiation skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Risk assessment
• Analytical reasoning
• Collaboration
• Professional integrity

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.

Experience:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications:
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Work is performed in an office, clinical, residential, and/or community-based environment depending on role and assignment. The position may involve routine use of office, clinical, or electronic systems and equipment. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts based on program needs. This position is classified as sedentary work. Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Program and State-Specific Requirements (When Applicable)
N/A

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Time Type:
Full time

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