Senior Counsel, Healthcare Litigation (Remote)

Cleveland Clinic; Crystal Bay (NV); Remote; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Senior Counsel - Litigation to lead medical malpractice litigation efforts, supervise staff, and coordinate with outside counsel. You will oversee investigations, settlement negotiations, and collaborate with hospital leadership on risk and litigation strategy.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar status or eligibility, and at least 10 years in relevant practice, preferably in both firm and in-house settings.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the state bar or eligibility to become a member within a reasonable period.
• 10 years of comparable experience in medical malpractice litigation or related area, in both law firm and in-house settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical malpractice litigation and manage outside counsel.
• Provide oversight and supervision of internal staff and outside counsel.
• Investigate and negotiate claims and settlements.
• Collaborate with business partners and caregiver groups on risk, claims and litigation matters.
• Advise and train department members on legal developments in relevant areas.

Skills

Legal leadership

Mentoring staff

Outside counsel management

Legal research

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Senior Counsel - Litigation to lead medical malpractice litigation efforts, supervise staff, and coordinate with outside counsel. You will oversee investigations, settlement negotiations, and collaborate with hospital leadership on risk and litigation strategy.

The role requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar status or eligibility, and at least 10 years in relevant practice, preferably in both firm and in-house settings.