McKesson · 17 hours ago
Lead Counsel - Litigation & Investigations
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMcKesson is a healthcare company that seeks a Lead Counsel for their Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory team. The role involves providing strategic legal guidance on complex litigation and investigations, ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing legal risks.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of complex commercial litigation matters, including class actions, government inquiries, and commercial disputes
Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership with senior stakeholders
Oversee outside counsel, including selection, budget management, work product review, and strategic guidance
Advise business units on litigation risk, exposure, and resolution options, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
Support government investigations, subpoenas, CIDs, and regulatory inquiries, collaborating with cross-functional teams
Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders across multiple business units
Evaluate and communicate legal risk in a clear, practical, and actionable manner
Contribute to strategic initiatives within the LIR team and the broader GCO, including process improvements, knowledge-sharing, and operational enhancements
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
8+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or in‑house legal department, with meaningful responsibility for complex matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to deliver concise, business‑oriented advice
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high‑stakes matters simultaneously
Experience working with or managing outside counsel
Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience
Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Prior experience within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or technology sectors
Experience handling government investigations, subpoenas, or regulatory matters involving the DOJ, DEA, FDA, or other agencies
Familiarity with enterprise-wide litigation operations, including eDiscovery, document preservation, and subpoena response processes
Ability to develop effective relationships across highly matrixed organizations
Demonstrates strong digital fluency and judgment by effectively using approved technology and AI‑enabled tools to support litigation matters, improve efficiency and quality, and manage risk
Critically evaluates AI‑assisted outputs, exercises appropriate oversight, and remains accountable for all legal work product
Adopts a continuous improvement mindset in leveraging digital tools consistent with professional and ethical obligations
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-11-18IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Tyler
CEO
Jim McAuliffe
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-23
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