Deputy General Counsel, Litigation

Descriptiona { text-decoration: none; }tr th, tr td { }tr th { }Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.The Deputy General Counsel, Litigation, serves as a key member of the City of Hope national system and plays a critical leadership role in managing the organization’s litigation and dispute portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President of Labor & Employment and Litigation, this position oversees a broad range of legal matters including employment, professional liability, general liability, commercial disputes, construction, and intellectual property. This leader partners closely with cross-functional teams, provides strategic legal counsel, and supervises outside counsel while driving litigation strategy and ensuring effective resolution of claims and disputes.As a successful candidate, you will:Provide legal counsel and lead all aspects of claims, disputes, charges, and litigation across the organizationDevelop and execute litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomesManage and oversee outside counsel, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and budgetsRespond to pre-litigation demands and negotiate resolutions of claimsRepresent City of Hope in administrative hearings and court proceedings, including trialsDraft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreementsLead and support investigations related to potential legal or policy violations in collaboration with internal partnersMonitor and analyze litigation trends, risks, budgets, and case outcomesProvide guidance on risk management and compliance matters across the organizationPartner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic legal advice and support business objectivesQualificationsa { text-decoration: none; }tr th, tr td { }tr th { }Your qualifications should include:J.D. from an accredited law school7–10 years of recent, broad litigation experience in a law firm, in-house, or similar settingProven experience managing complex litigation matters from start to resolutionExperience overseeing and managing outside counselStrong knowledge of administrative, state, and federal court processes, civil procedure, and rules of evidenceExperience with class and representative actionsActive member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar (California preferred)Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced workloadStrategic mindset with high integrity, sound judgment, and collaborative approachCity of Hope employees’ pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseCLICK HERE.Job Field: LegalShift: Days