SENIOR COUNSEL, LITIGATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

Labor and Employment Matters

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on a broad range of employment and labor law issues, including hiring, discipline, leave management, terminations, wage and hour compliance, and workplace accommodations.

• Monitor evolving employment law and healthcare-specific regulatory requirements and provide timely updates and training to HR and leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including the FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, FLSA, ADA, and Title VII.

• Advise on labor relations and union matters, including collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures, where applicable.
• Support HR and Compliance in conducting workplace investigations involving employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, and other policy violations.
• Lead legal strategy for internal and external litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel on case strategy, discovery, depositions, and litigation holds.
• Respond to regulatory agency complaints and participate in audits or investigations.

Commercial Litigation and Claims Management

• Manage and oversee commercial litigation matters, including disputes related to contracts, vendors, business operations, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance; coordinate strategy and representation with outside counsel.
• Provide legal oversight on all insured claims, including workers' compensation, auto liability, professional liability, and EPLI claims, ensuring timely reporting, compliance, and cost containment.
• Coordinate with HR, Operations, and third-party administrators to ensure proper handling and defense of claims.
• Advise on resolution and mediation strategies and reserve recommendations.

Risk Management and Insurance

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks in collaboration with Compliance, HR, and Operations teams.
• Analyze claims trends and partner with internal teams to recommend loss prevention and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support enterprise risk management functions, including risk assessments, legal risk mitigation planning, and policy development and control design.
• Serve as legal advisor on incident response and business continuity planning.
• Provide legal support on annual insurance renewals, including review of coverage terms, exclusions, endorsements, and coordination of legal disclosures or risk-related documentation.
• Support the preparation of documentation for brokers, underwriters, and insurers, including claims history, litigation updates, and operational risk data.
• Participate in broker meetings and renewal planning to align coverage with evolving organizational needs, exposures, and regulatory developments.

Policy Development, Training, and Governance

• Support HR in the development and implementation of company policies, employee handbooks, training programs, and best practices.
• Lead or support legal process management initiatives, including the development of workflows, templates, matter tracking systems, and document retention protocols to ensure consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across legal functions.
• Deliver training to leaders and staff on legal compliance, claims awareness, and risk reduction best practices.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in labor & employment law, litigation, workplace safety, and risk management.
• Foster a culture of legal and ethical compliance through collaboration with HR, Compliance, Operations, and other departments.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in employment law, litigation, and/or risk management.
• Extensive experience supporting HR through employee training, policy development, and general advice and counsel.
• Demonstrated experience with wage and hour issues, particularly in California, internal investigations, and managing or responding to agency claims.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation systems and claims defense practices.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to provide practical, business-minded legal advice to a wide range of stakeholders.

This is your opportunity to lead with integrity and inspire a culture of compliance and quality in a dynamic environment. At Newport Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of behavioral health services while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

If you possess the education, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we want to hear from you!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Sydney Spencer, either via email at sydney.spencer@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 615-961-4138. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

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