Litigation Counsel

We have an exciting opportunity to join our legal team at Ardent Health as a Litigation Counsel

Under the guidance of the VP, Litigation & Employment Counsel, the Litigation Counsel provides legal support on all third-party adverse actions (subpoenas, demand letters etc), commercial litigation, insured litigation, administrative charges,  investigations, and labor and employment compliance matters. This role partners closely with all members of the legal department, Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, and outside counsel to help manage initial demands, claims and litigation so as to reduce Company risk from discovery and adverse results.

The successful candidate will assist with all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, legal research, document preparation, witness interviews, and settlement support. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• →Assists in defending employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave, accommodation, and wrongful termination matters.
• →Supports all phases of litigation, including fact gathering, discovery responses, document review, witness preparation, and case management.
• →Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda, pleadings, position statements, and other legal documents.
• →Responds to administrative charges and inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies.
• →Assists in reviewing, drafting, and updating policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• →Researches developments in applicable law and recommends actions to address organizational impact and legal risk.
• →Supports and advises on internal investigations involving employee complaints, ethics concerns, and compliance issues.
• →Collaborates with Human Resources, Compliance, and business leaders to assess legal risk and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• →Assists with employment law audits, compliance initiatives, and implementation of best practices.
• →Coordinates with outside counsel and manages assigned litigation and administrative matters.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5-7+ years of legal experience, with exposure to litigation, workplace investigations, healthcare regulatory environment, and employment law.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to evaluate risk and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Law firm or in-house experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, agency responses, or workplace compliance matters.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Strong business partnership mindset.
• Curiosity and desire to develop expertise in employment litigation.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance appropriately.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

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