Corporate Counsel, Litigation

Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Bld
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 736 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 40.00 - 66.00
Department Details
Candidates must be willing to work in office in Fargo, ND.
Job Summary
Responsible for investigating, evaluating and resolving professional and general liability claims and lawsuits on behalf of Sanford. This role is responsible for managing general and professional liability claims and lawsuits, either internally or in coordination with external counsel. The individual will regularly update operations teams on the status of claims and legal proceedings.
Key responsibilities include: investigating allegations and legal issues related to claims and lawsuits; handling settlement negotiations; attending trials and other legal proceedings as needed; assisting providers and staff with responding to professional board matters; advising operations on legal issues related to patient care, risk management, and dispute resolution strategies; assisting in the oversight of insurance verification and claims history processes; identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting documents, offering legal recommendations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; providing legal support to Sanford physicians and staff involved in litigation.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Must have at least two years legal experience. Experience in professional liability litigation is strongly preferred.
Requires current licensure to practice law in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota or Wisconsin and continued maintenance of qualifications through continuing legal education.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0229104
Job Function: Legal and Compliance
Featured: No