Senior Legal Counsel – Litigation

Prime Therapeutics

. Independently manage a diverse portfolio of litigation, investigations, and disputes, including antitrust, ERISA, contract, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, fraud, waste and abuse, and regulatory matters .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $143,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex litigation and investigations, including antitrust and regulatory matters, while providing strategic legal advice and risk mitigation. Proficient in overseeing outside counsel, managing budgets, and delivering training on legal principles within the healthcare sector.

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Juris Doctor Degree7 Years Legal ExperienceComplex Litigation ManagementAdvanced Negotiation SkillsFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentE-Discovery ManagementSettlement NegotiationRisk-Mitigation StrategiesLegal Exposure AssessmentDocument Production OversightRegulatory ComplianceCivil Investigative Demand ResponseLitigation Hold ManagementInsurance Claims Management

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentInfluencing Business ClientsConcise CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoring Staff

Certifications & Qualifications

State Attorney's License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LitigationManaged Care CompaniesFalse Claims ActAnti-Kickback StatuteERISAMulti-District LitigationGovernment Enforcement MattersHealth Benefit InsurersRegulatory MattersContract Disputes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a diverse portfolio of litigation, investigations, and disputes, including antitrust, ERISA, contract, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, fraud, waste and abuse, and regulatory matters
Develop and direct litigation strategy
Select, retain, manage, and negotiate rates and alternative fee arrangements with outside counsel and litigation vendors
Monitor outside counsel performance and spending and ensure efficient legal service delivery
Assess threatened and emerging disputes and investigate disputes with business leaders
Evaluate legal exposure, business impact, potential damages, and resolution options
Develop risk-mitigation strategies
Prepare settlement recommendations and negotiate settlement agreements
Direct discovery on complex matters, including productions, protective orders, custodial interviews, and data collection
Oversee litigation holds and preservation obligations
Respond to civil investigative demands and subpoenas
Monitor litigation and regulatory risks and recommend changes to business practices, policies, contracts, or controls
Advise legal leadership and executives on litigation strategy and status
Manage insured litigation matters with insurance carriers, including claims notices, coverage issues, reporting obligations, and reimbursement of covered costs
Develop and deliver training and guidance on legal principles, emerging issues, and risk considerations
Mentor department staff and provide practice-area guidance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and current state attorney's license
7 years of experience practicing as an attorney or related legal experience in a regulatory or compliance role, including at least 5 years as an attorney representing managed care companies or other healthcare clients
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship
Experience independently managing complex litigation and investigations through all phases, including pre-litigation assessment, discovery, dispositive motions, settlement, and trial preparation
Experience managing litigation and/or investigations involving significant e-discovery, complex data, and large-scale document productions
Experience directing and supervising outside counsel and managing budgets
Ability to exercise independent judgment and provide practical, business-oriented advice involving significant legal, financial, reputational, or regulatory risk
Ability to influence business clients and effect necessary changes in policies or behaviors
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes matters with competing priorities and coordinate internal stakeholders, outside counsel, experts, insurers, and other third parties
Financial acumen and familiarity with common business finance principles
Ability to distill complex concepts or situations into concise and compelling communications
Advanced negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred: Experience with litigation involving PBMs, pharmacies, and/or health benefit insurers
Preferred: Experience managing multi-district litigation or similar mass action litigation or arbitration
Preferred: Experience with government enforcement matters, including state attorney general actions and investigations
Preferred: Experience managing complex litigation in an in-house position
Preferred: Experience advising senior and executive leaders on complex healthcare, regulatory, transactional, or litigation matters
Preferred: Experience collaborating with health plan, client, owner, or other stakeholder counsel
Must comply with security responsibilities, applicable legal, regulatory, contractual requirements, and internal policies and procedures
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits, incentives and additional compensation (details provided on the Benefits Page)
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
Tobacco-free workplace