General Counsel – Commercial Litigation
Location: This role is remote for candidates who reside near one of our Service Centers located in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Midvale, UT; Tempe, AZ; Dallas, TX; or San Antonio, TX.
Compensation: $160,000 to $200,000, DOE. May be eligible for bonus.
Status: Full-time, exempt position.
About the Company:
Ensign Services, Inc. (“ESI”) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc., whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the fast-growing post-acute care industry. ESI provides service and support to over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum which facilities collectively employ over 55,000 employees.
ESI is known as the “Service Center” and it provides the facilities with necessary “back-office” support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, legal, risk management, and learning management. This structure allows on-site leaders and caregivers to focus squarely on day-to-day care and business issues in their individual operations. What sets ESI apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resource - our people. We take our core values of Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership (CAPLICO) seriously and strive to provide a work experience that proves it!
About the Opportunity:
We currently seek an experienced attorney with a broad range of litigation experience to serve our healthcare clients. Prior law firm litigation and trial experience is necessary; however, ESI places a very high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making this an excellent opportunity for the up-and-comer who is willing to work hard to become an indispensable member of our team.
As Associate General Counsel – Commercial Litigation, you will join our outstanding legal/risk/regulatory team and serve as a front-line resource for our facility clients facing pre-litigation commercial disputes.
Responsibilities:
• Legal Counsel: Provide legal advice to facility clients involved in pre-litigation disputes and litigation with vendors, partners, landlords and other third parties.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage and negotiate pre-litigation disputes related to contracts, leases, construction, liens, collection, and other commercial issues for facility clients across the country.
• Litigation Management: Retain and manage external counsel in litigation matters; support external counsel and facility clients with all phases of litigation and resolution; attend deposition, mediation, and trial.
• Subpoenas: Review and prepare responses to third-party subpoenas in matters outside of resident and employment litigation
• Collaboration: Work with facility management and external legal counsel to address and/or mitigate complex commercial disputes and support company initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential legal risks related to business practices and develop strategies and trainings for facility managers to mitigate those risks.
• Compliance: Help to ensure company policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Professional Qualifications:
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law and status of good standing in/with the State Bar where licensed
• Experience: Five to ten years’ experience in business litigation, commercial real estate litigation, and related civil litigation; familiarity with wide range of issues in both single plaintiff and class action litigation
• Skills: Strong understanding of commercial litigation processes and best practices; excellent analytical, research, and writing skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues; high level of business understanding, strategies, and knowledge; demonstrated ability to advocate and negotiate resolutions.
• Attributes: High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Characteristics:
• A servant-leader who thrives on a high-energy and high-accountability environment.
• A no-nonsense multi-tasker, who exhibits a high degree of initiative and the ability to cut through complex problems to craft creative, pragmatic and effective solutions.
• A disciplined and self-motivated professional with solid work habits, a driving commitment to timeliness, and a strong sense of pride in a job well-done.
• An all-around team player who views no task as too large or too small, and who is passionate about the organization, its mission and the people it serves.
• A true listener, who displays good judgment, inspires confidence and handles confidential matters with absolute discretion.
• A positive and energetic person with a great sense of humor and a strong desire to help others perform and grow.
Additional Information:
• Location: This role is remote for candidates who reside near one of our Service Centers located in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Midvale, UT, Tempe, AZ, Dallas, TX, or San Antonio, TX.
• Compensation: $160,000 to $200,000, DOE. May be eligible for bonus.
• Status: This is a full-time, exempt position.
• Pre-employment criminal background screening required.
What We Offer:
We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We also believe in supporting our employee’s professional growth and development through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com
Ensign Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job ID: 1367