Asst Gen Counsel II Litigation

Fresenius Medical Care North America • Waltham, MA • 6h ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel II Litigation is responsible for representing the interests of internal FME business clients in negotiations, pre-suit matters, litigation and appeals. Provides litigation support on the company's behalf and coordinates litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides general legal opinions and advice to FME personnel on a variety of litigation and potential litigation matters in areas including commercial disputes, real estate disputes, physician privileging and other healthcare litigation issues.

Manages and supports commercial and general liability litigation matters, provides legal support on litigation and/or liability oriented questions or issues to multiple divisions of FME. Litigates claims.

Develops and directs overall case management and strategy from intake through trial, appeal and/or settlement. Reviews pleadings, discovery, motions and briefs; supports outside legal counsel in management of discovery; and ensures adherence to task and budget through conclusion of litigation.

Provides updates by phone and in person to senior management, FME business clients and outside legal counsel.

Attends mediations, arbitrations, trials and other case-related activities; negotiates settlement agreements.

Carries out administrative responsibilities across a large range and volume of active and potential litigation matters. Duties include, but are not limited to: organizing documents, maintaining/supervising electronic case files, updating information in law department databases, participating in litigation group team meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May require occasional travel.

SUPERVISION:

None

EDUCATION :

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school required.

Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or admitted to practice in any State.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

Minimum 7 years' related experience as a practicing attorney handling complex litigation matters.

Healthcare experience preferred.

Ability to work independently and manage simultaneously numerous complex legal issues from inception to resolution with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively with management, corporate and support staff, field personnel, attorneys, witnesses and experts.

Ability to present confidently and clearly to sophisticated business clients, and thrive in a team-oriented environment

Excellent legal research skills.

Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal documents.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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