Description

This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare.  UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers.  As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Counsel - Litigation to support general litigation, including affirmative litigation, and corporate liability litigation matters for the UHS Legal Department. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong commercial litigation background.

Key Responsibilities included: 

• Litigation Management – Oversee and manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement discussions
• Affirmative Litigation – Investigate and assess potential litigation to be asserted on behalf of the company and work closely with outside counsel in all phases of such litigation
• Corporate Liability Litigation – Oversee and manage all aspects of the defense of the corporate parent and administrative services company in connection with pending litigation
• Strategic Counsel – Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on litigation risk, dispute resolution, and the impact of litigation on business operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, revenue cycle, operations, insurance, and risk management to develop litigation strategies that align with business objectives
• External Counsel Management – Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective handling of legal matters
• Dispute Resolution – Participate in alternative dispute resolution efforts, including mediation and arbitration, to minimize litigation where possible

Qualifications

Law degree with 3 - 5 years' experience in commercial litigation.

• Experience with the healthcare industry or with medical providers preferred, but not required
• Must be admitted into the state bar or have in-house counsel license

This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.