Senior Counsel, Litigation

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!

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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.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.