Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Litigation (Remote)

Kindred Healthcare seeks a seasoned Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Litigation, to lead our national litigation program from a remote stance with strong collaboration across functions and healthcare operations. The ideal candidate will advance high-stakes defense strategy, protect patient care operations, and drive risk-informed decisions while upholding Kindred’s mission and values in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all healthcare litigation matters, coordinating defense strategy and outside counsel to minimize exposure and costs.
• Oversee complex civil and regulatory litigation, including medical malpractice, False Claims Act, and commercial disputes, to safeguard organizational reputation and financial stability.
• Direct management of senior litigation teams, associate general counsel, and outside counsel, ensuring accountability and timely delivery of high-quality work product.
• Manage pre-litigation risk assessments, early case evaluation, and settlement negotiations to optimize outcomes and preserve resources.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide litigation policies, practices, and playbooks to standardize responses and improve efficiency.
• Advise senior leadership on litigation risk, potential regulatory actions, and strategic alternatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to identify and mitigate legal exposure.
• Coordinate with compliance, privacy, and clinical operations to address cross-functional risks and ensure consistent messaging.
• Oversee eDiscovery planning and data preservation, leveraging technology to streamline information governance and cost control.
• Foster a diverse network of high-caliber outside counsel and vendors, optimizing performance and value.
• Represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations, mediations, and settlements to achieve favorable resolutions.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to the litigation team to build bench strength and succession planning.
• Collaborate with public affairs and corporate communications to manage external messaging during crises and high-profile matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including metrics, dashboards, and learning loops to elevate the litigation program.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Litigation (Remote) in Louisville, KY is $180,000 to $320,000 per year. This can vary depending on experience, industry, size of the legal team, and scope of responsibilities.

Kindred Healthcare is a post-acute healthcare services company that operates long-term acute-care hospitals and provides rehabilitation services across the United States.