In-House Healthcare Litigation Counsel

Ardent Health Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health in Brentwood, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its legal team. Under the guidance of the VP, Litigation & Employment Counsel, you will provide support on third-party adverse actions, commercial and insured litigation, and employment compliance matters.

You will partner with Human Resources, Compliance, and outside counsel to manage demands, claims, and litigation to reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (TN Preferred).
• 5+ years of legal experience, with exposure to litigation, workplace investigations, healthcare regulatory environment, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Assists in defending employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave, accommodation, and wrongful termination matters.
• Supports all phases of litigation, including fact gathering, discovery responses, document review, witness preparation, and case management.
• Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda, pleadings, position statements, and other legal documents.
• Responds to administrative charges and inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies.
• Assists in reviewing, drafting, and updating policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Researches developments in applicable law and recommends actions to address organizational impact and legal risk.
• Supports and advises on internal investigations involving employee complaints, ethics concerns, and compliance issues.
• Collaborates with Human Resources, Compliance, and business leaders to assess legal risk and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Assists with employment law audits, compliance initiatives, and implementation of best practices.
• Coordinates with outside counsel and manages assigned litigation and administrative matters.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Legal writing

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal research platforms

Job description

Ardent Health in Brentwood, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its legal team. Under the guidance of the VP, Litigation & Employment Counsel, you will provide support on third-party adverse actions, commercial and insured litigation, and employment compliance matters.

You will partner with Human Resources, Compliance, and outside counsel to manage demands, claims, and litigation to reduce risk.