Litigation & Compliance Counsel

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

Welltower, now the world’s largest real estate company by market capitalization, is continuing to grow at an exciting pace! At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. The Counsel position will partner with Legal and Asset Management teams to manage the company’s litigation, pre-suit claims, and provide legal support for asset management and operational issues in the seniors housing operating communities. The position can be based in any of our office locations. Manage the company’s litigation, including professional liability, general liability, and corporate litigation, as well as pre-suit claims. Develop and execute proactive litigation strategy. Work with our business partners, in-house teams, third-party claims administrator, and outside defense counsel on effective litigation management. Assist in developing claims prevention strategies. Assist with settlement of claims. Effectively collaborate with the company’s insurance carriers on claims management. Utilize RMIS system for data analytics and loss prevention. Create, oversee, and maintain the process for collecting, organizing, and analyzing all litigation data across our portfolio. Provide consultation and advice to investment and asset management teams on day-to-day legal compliance issues in our portfolio. Provide legal support and directed training on operational issues and disputes. Develop and foster effective communication of current trends and regulatory changes among Welltower’s stakeholders, including internal team members as well as industry associations. Provide general assistance with special projects as needed.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Law degree (J.Admission in good standing to the Bar and licensed in any US jurisdiction is required.

• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in insurance defense litigation and claims management. Experience with seniors housing litigation is preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal and State health care laws, licensing and other standards, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and data privacy regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate excel skills.
• The range for this role in New York is $145,000 - $195,000 plus bonus. primary office location; Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture. Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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