Senior Counsel - Litigation

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Senior Counsel is a licensed attorney who supports a business unit of the Cleveland Clinic through both direct legal practice and the supervision of internal staff and outside counsel.

In this role, you will oversee and manage medical malpractice litigation, provide oversight of outside counsel, investigate and negotiate claims and settlements, and collaborate with business partners and caregiver groups on matters related to risk, claims, and litigation.

A caregiver in this role works a hybrid schedule Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m., with on-site work at CCAC required two days per week.

This position requires up to 15% travel throughout Northeast Ohio.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Ensure that timely responses are provided to requests for legal advice in the attorney's assigned area whether by Senior Counsel or by other members of the pertinent practice group.
• Advise, mentor and guide attorneys and other staff members working within the attorney's areas of responsibility.
• Delegate matters when necessary.
• Participate in budget processes and manages outside counsel on matters falling within the attorney's areas of responsibility in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain expertise in assigned subject matter areas.
• Advise and train appropriate members of the department on legal developments impacting the attorney's areas of expertise.
• Actively seek out opportunities to bring the organization into compliance with those areas of the law.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the state bar or ability to become a member of the state bar within a reasonable period of time
• 10 years of comparable experience in the substantive legal area of law that is designated as the attorney's area(s) of expertise, preferably in both a law firm as well as an in-house setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Three to five years of successful experience leading internal staff as well as outside counsel
• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Medical Malpractice litigation experience
• Experience in management of outside counsel
• Experience interacting or providing advice to leadership or executive leadership

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Ability to operate a computer, audio visual and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information, including the ability to deliver training in person and virtually.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $143,960.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $230,322.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education.

The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).