Senior Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote in MN

Overview

A global healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to manage complex litigation matters across the enterprise. This role involves working closely with internal teams and outside counsel to oversee defensive litigation and arbitration, providing legal advice on healthcare law, and representing the organization in various legal proceedings.

This position offers remote work flexibility anywhere within the U.S., with a requirement to work in-office at least four days per week for hires in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Manage defensive litigation and arbitration matters for the enterprise
• Identify, select, and oversee outside counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation
• Represent the organization at depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Provide legal counsel related to internal investigations, subpoenas, and government inquiries
• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of healthcare law and the healthcare industry
• Build and strengthen relationships across the organization to understand business issues and manage legal risk
• Provide legal advice on the rights, obligations, risks, and privileges of the organization

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions
• Minimum of 10 years of complex litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably focused on healthcare law
• Significant experience with complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation and arbitration
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to evaluate and determine the best legal course of action to meet business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, internal business partners, and external contacts

Preferred Qualifications

• First chair trial or arbitration experience
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
• Experience working across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Experience advising senior business leaders
• Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
• Experience addressing legal and regulatory issues related to pharmacy benefit managers
• Willingness to adhere to the organization's Telecommuter Policy if working remotely

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $159,300 to $273,200 annually (based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution
• All benefits subject to eligibility requirements

Location

Remote work available anywhere in the U.S., with in-office work required at least four days per week for employees based in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C.

Additional Information

• The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test.
• Application will remain open for a minimum of two business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected; posting may close early due to volume of applicants.