In-House Counsel Litigation & Healthcare
Job Description
Job Description
Job Type: Full-time
Setting: Healthcare / Nursing Homes.
Important Information for Applicants
This is a hands-on, litigation-focused corporate counsel position- not a purely advisory or transactional legal role. We are seeking an experienced, licensed attorney with demonstrated litigation experience, strong case management skills, and the ability to independently manage multiple legal matters, coordinate outside counsel, and provide practical guidance to executive leadership.
About the Opportunity
We are a growing, multi-state healthcare organization seeking an organized, proactive, and business-minded attorney to join our corporate team. This position will primarily oversee litigation, employment-related claims, regulatory matters, and organizational legal risk. The successful candidate will serve as a central point of coordination between executive leadership, operational teams, insurers, and outside counsel. We need someone who can take ownership of legal matters from initial notification through resolution, maintain visibility into every case, and ensure deadlines, documentation, and strategic decisions are appropriately managed. As the relationship develops, the position will expand into contracts, corporate transactions, acquisitions, and other legal matters.
Responsibilities
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Litigation & Case Management. Oversee the organization's active litigation portfolio, including employment claims, professional liability matters, regulatory disputes, and other corporate legal matters. Coordinate outside counsel, monitor litigation strategy, maintain case files, and ensure timely completion of legal obligations.
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Legal Risk Management & Claims Oversight. Evaluate potential legal exposure, investigate emerging claims, review relevant documentation, and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate with insurers, claims administrators, and operational leadership to ensure timely reporting, preservation of evidence, and appropriate response to legal matters.
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Employment Law & Regulatory Compliance. Provide legal guidance on employee relations, workplace investigations, discrimination and retaliation claims, accommodations, employment agreements, and other workforce-related matters. Partner with Human Resources and operations to evaluate legal risk and support compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Outside Counsel Management & Executive Reporting. Serve as a primary liaison between outside counsel, executive leadership, insurance representatives, and internal stakeholders. Monitor legal spending, evaluate counsel recommendations, coordinate case strategy, and ensure leadership receives clear, concise updates on legal exposure and developments.
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Corporate Legal Support & Business Transactions. Review and negotiate contracts, assist with corporate governance, support due diligence and acquisitions, and advise on other business matters as assigned. Collaborate with executive leadership to develop practical legal solutions that support business objectives while managing organizational risk.
Required Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
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Active California Bar membership in good standing, or eligibility to practice as registered in-house counsel in California, as applicable.
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Minimum 3 years of substantive litigation experience, preferably involving employment law, civil defense, insurance defense, professional liability, or commercial litigation.
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Demonstrated experience managing multiple cases, legal deadlines, discovery, and outside counsel or litigation teams.
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Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Ability to independently assess legal risk and communicate practical recommendations to business leadership.
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Exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
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Ability to work full-time on-site at our Los Angeles corporate office.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in healthcare litigation, skilled nursing, long-term care, or another highly regulated industry.
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Background in employment litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, or general civil litigation.
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Experience managing outside counsel, insurance claims, settlements, and litigation budgets.
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Familiarity with multi-state employment law and regulatory compliance.
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Experience reviewing contracts, corporate transactions, or mergers and acquisitions.
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Prior in-house counsel experience is beneficial but not required.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
We are looking for an attorney who is organized, accountable, curious, and willing to roll up their sleeves. You should be comfortable managing the details of complex cases while understanding the broader business implications of legal decisions. You don't need to know every area of law. You do need to recognize when additional expertise is necessary, know how to obtain it, and take ownership of moving matters forward. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a long-term relationship with executive leadership, become a trusted legal partner, and grow alongside an expanding organization.
Pay: From $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance