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Fortrea · 1 day ago

Vice President, Complex and Commercial Litigation

Durham NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Labcorp is a company focused on accelerating healthcare breakthroughs and improving care delivery. The Vice President and Director of Complex and Commercial Litigation is responsible for managing complex litigation and claims globally, overseeing responses to investigations, and advising senior management on litigation risks.

Clinical TrialsHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages the defense of Labcorp’s commercial and regulatory litigation

Oversees employment litigation and administrative proceedings

Advises senior management in areas of potential litigation exposure and regulatory enforcement risk

Provides proactive litigation management and coordination of outside counsel. Actively participates in matters from outset to conclusion

Develops cost effective case strategies and oversees case discovery

Manages a litigation budget and works to minimize outside counsel expense levels

Oversees the litigation and claims resolution process

Identifies and implements innovative litigation-management technology to reduce legal cost and risk

Collaborates with senior leadership and various business units regarding initiatives that pose potential legal and litigation risk

Coordinate responses to governmental investigations and proceedings

Supports policy development and training and education of employees relating to litigation and risk

Provides research, legal analysis, factual information, and guidance to Company management on legal questions or issues

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorLitigation experienceComplex litigationLegal analysisMicrosoft OfficeJudgmentCritical thinkingDecision-makingWritten communicationVerbal communicationNegotiation skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkFlexibilityLeadership

Required

Juris doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, and membership in good standing of North Carolina or other state bar is required

Minimum of fifteen (15) years+ litigation experience in a corporate or law firm setting, and experience in complex litigation matters is required

Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as negotiation and presentation skills

Ability to handle complex legal matters and oversee personnel and various administrative functions

Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work well in a team environment and interact effectively with internal and external business partners

Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information

Willingness to be flexible and adaptive, with the ability to operate and be an effective leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ability to manage a large portfolio and variety of claims and projects

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company

Fortrea

Fortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions.

Founded in 2023

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fortrea.com

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