Senior Vice President Associate General Counsel Risk Management & Litigation

Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Risk Management and Litigation

Provides strategic leadership, tactical insights, and substantive expertise in managing a diverse range of professional liability claims. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role oversees the Claims Management team, the company’s insurance portfolio, and the broader risk management strategy. The position is critical in ensuring comprehensive oversight of the company’s risk management operations, driving effective resolution of liability matters while safeguarding organizational interests.

• Lead a team of claims handlers to manage litigation and compensable events, implementing strategies to minimize professional liability exposure and costs.
• Analyze data to predict future exposure, inform strategies for reducing claims and expenses, and improve company services.
• Manage professional liability claims, including "pro se" claims and those involving healthcare services to patients in correctional facilities, in coordination with multiple outside law firms.
• Oversee the Clinical Risk Management department, including a specialized correctional health clinical claims director nurse, to develop a comprehensive risk management model.
• Collaborate with operational, clinical, and compliance leaders to ensure risk management practices align with the company’s values and motto of "Always Do The Right Thing."

• Education: Graduate of ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of legal experience in litigation and risk management, preferably with both law firm and in‑house experience; healthcare industry experience required. Experience with HIPAA, fraud, abuse and waste regulations preferred. Expertise in handling medical malpractice litigation and professional liability claims management is required. Experience managing and defending 8th Amendment, 42 USC 1983 and similar cases is highly desirable.
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensed to practice law and admitted to the bar in at least one state or the District of Columbia; eligible for admission as an In‑House Counsel in Tennessee.
• Compliance: Must remain in good standing with the Board of Professional Responsibility.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off and work/life balance support for employees and families.
• Daily Pay for earned wages.
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program with fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies by employee type and length of service.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.