About the job

Overview

Senior Litigation Counsel

Envision Healthcare

Envision Healthcare is a leading national medical group focused on delivering high quality care to patients when and where they need it most. More than 30,000 clinicians and clinical support teammates call Envision home. We welcome teammates of every background and work in communities that reflect the racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and economic diversity of our country.

Through Envision Physician Services an d AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Envision’s core values drive continual advancement and ingenuity across the enterprise:

Be Curious-embrace learning, seek out diversity of thought, listen openly, ask questions, and ask for feedback

Instill Trust-have the hard conversation, presume good intent, honor commitments, and do the right thing for patients and each other

Pursue Extraordinary-challenge the status quo, champion change, innovate and constantly aim higher

Care Deeply-serve patients, partners, communities, and each other with empathy, compassion, and respect

Embrace Teamwork-work cross-functionally, break down walls, develop others, be inclusive and unite to improve patient health

Inspire Joy-seek fulfillment and the joy of medicine, appreciate others, celebrate wins, and promote wellness and belonging

Benefits

We offer you an outstanding total compensation package, and a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. The benefits package includes: medical, dental and vision, life & disability, 401k, HSA, Flexible Spending and an Employee Assistance Program.

If you are looking for a stable, fast-paced, growing company in the healthcare industry that is committed to innovation, excellence and integrity, then this may be a great next step in the advancement of your career.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Sr. Counsel-Litigation.

Responsibilities

This role will contribute to our growing in-house legal team and work on complex issues in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations and will be part of an active and collaborative team of attorneys and paralegals. The Sr. Counsel - Litigation will provide legal advice to internal clients, supervise/manage litigation matters, and serve as a resource for the organization on complex legal issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provide management and supervision of outside counsel on complex commercial litigation matters, including determination of negotiation and settlement strategy

Develop strategy and tactics for complex, high-profile litigation, disputes and investigations

Manage budgets for litigation matters and related projects to incentivize cost savings and promote alternative fee arrangements

Assist in the representation of Envision and its affiliates in formal and informal dispute resolution processes and mediation, as well as administrative proceedings before governmental or regulatory agencies.

Conduct legal research and analysis to provide recommendations to internal clients

Prepare written opinions and guidance for management teams

Work with key leaders to help identify and mitigate legal issues across the organization and assist in crafting solutions to protect the company's interests

Draft, review and, where applicable, negotiate legal documents, including but not limited to correspondence, settlement agreements, demand letters, and internal memos.

Participate in special projects and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Read and abide by the company’s code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs.

Demonstrate commitment to the company’s corporate compliance program, policies and procedures by exhibiting the company values and acting in accordance with any reporting policies of the company.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Expertise in complex commercial litigation or employment litigation

Experience with eDiscovery issues

High-level analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail and strong project management and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage a variety of projects simultaneously, meet aggressive deadlines and successfully handle urgent situations with patience and diplomacy

An agile and flexible thinker, with the ability to learn emerging areas of the law and the business quickly

Ability to function independently and as a part of a team

Ability to build credibility quickly and provide strong legal support for a complex and challenging business, while positively and successfully managing relationships within a diverse group of stakeholders

A commitment to personal and professional growth, and receptivity to feedback

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.

Ability to thrive in fast paced, cooperative environment.

A spirit of continuous learning.

Openness to feedback and desire for professional growth.

Desire to work in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment.

Education/Experience

Licensed attorney holding a J.D. from a top-tier law school with a minimum of five (7) years of related experience in a law firm or in-house setting.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Research Tools (i.e. LexisNexis)

Matter Management/eBilling Software

Certificates and Licenses (if applicable)

Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state; preference given to candidates who are licensed to practice law in Florida

Please note, this position is remote and the pay range presented is specific to the Denver, Colorado market. Salary bands across the enterprise may differ due to cost of living adjustments and are specific to an employee’s address.

Colorado Salary range - $120-$150K

If you are ready to join an exciting, progressive company and have a strong work ethic, join our team of experts! We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Envision Healthcare uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Envision Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.