Litigation Counsel

Litigation Counsel Opportunity

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Litigation Counsel to support general litigation, including affirmative litigation, and government investigations for the UHS Legal Department. The ideal candidate will be someone with a strong commercial litigation background and/or experience in the healthcare industry or with government investigation response.

Key responsibilities include:

• Litigation Management – Oversee and manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement discussions
• Affirmative Litigation – Investigate and assess potential class action litigation to be asserted on behalf of the company and work closely with outside counsel in all phases of such litigation
• Government Investigations – Respond to government investigations involving state and federal agencies
• Strategic Counsel – Provide legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on litigation risk, dispute resolution, and the impact of litigation on business operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, revenue cycle, operations, insurance, and risk management to develop litigation strategies that align with business objectives

Qualifications:

• Law degree with 3 - 5 years' experience in commercial litigation
• Experience with the healthcare industry or with medical providers preferred, but not required
• Must be admitted into the state bar or have in-house counsel license

This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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