Senior Counsel – Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide legal support to a Cleveland Clinic business unit through both direct legal practice and the oversight of internal staff and external counsel.

• Manage and supervise medical malpractice litigation processes.

• Oversee and direct the activities of outside legal counsel.

• Conduct investigations and negotiate claims and settlements.

• Work collaboratively with business partners and caregiver groups on risk management, claims, and litigation issues.

• Deliver timely legal counsel within the designated area of responsibility.

• Offer advice, mentorship, and guidance to attorneys and staff members.

• Delegate tasks as necessary to ensure efficiency.

• Engage in budgetary processes and manage outside counsel costs effectively.

• Maintain a high level of expertise in relevant subject matter areas.

• Provide advice and training to department members on current legal developments.

• Identify opportunities to ensure the organization adheres to legal compliance.

• Carry out other assigned duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school.

• Must be a member in good standing of the state bar or capable of joining the state bar within a reasonable timeframe.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the specified legal area of expertise.

• Preferred three to five years of successful experience in leading both internal staff and outside counsel.

• Preferred two years of experience in a healthcare setting or with healthcare clients.

• Experience in medical malpractice litigation is preferred.

• Preferred experience in managing outside counsel.

• Experience in interacting with or advising leadership or executive teams is preferred.

• Must be able to perform work in a stationary position for extended durations.

• Willingness to travel throughout the hospital system as needed.

• Competence in operating a computer, audiovisual, and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively, including the capacity to conduct training in both in-person and virtual formats.

• Residence in Ohio, Florida, or Nevada is required.

• Compliance with the influenza prevention program or obtaining an approved exemption is mandatory.

• Subject to post-offer controlled substance testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Equal employment opportunity provided.

• Annual influenza vaccination program or an approved exemption.

• Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled substance testing.