Corporate Counsel

Location: La Jolla, San Diego. Offering a hybrid work schedule with onsite requirement 2-3 times per week.

Eligible to participate in the Director Incentive Plan and eligible for new hire incentives.

About Scripps Health

Founded in 1924, Scripps Health is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego. Serving over 600,000 patients annually, it operates five acute-care hospitals, 30 outpatient centers, home health services, and a wide physician network of 3,000 affiliated doctors and 17,800 employees. Recognized nationally for excellence, Scripps has earned top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, Newsweek, and Becker's Healthcare, and maintains an AA rating with a stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings due to its strong leadership and financial performance.

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Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Scripps Health, a premier health care system serving San Diego County, is seeking an experienced medical litigation attorney to join our team as Corporate Counsel. Our Legal Department offers a collegial, rewarding, and intellectually challenging environment where attorneys can grow and make a meaningful impact.

As corporate counsel, some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Responsible for managing claims of professional negligence and professional Board inquiries for Scripps Health Medical Foundation Medical Groups.

* Provide legal analysis related to clinical and regulatory matters.

* Work with risk management on all matters, including evaluation of risk reduction strategies.

* Work with system-wide departments in providing legal analysis and guidance as needed

* Participate in establishing and ensuring achievement of the organizations strategic objectives and lead strategic planning for assigned areas.

* Provide legal analysis regarding standards of practice / policies and procedures and process improvement activities.

* Provide legal training and presentations to management and medical staff.

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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Juris Doctor plus five years experience as a lawyer.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Member in good standing of California Bar.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• At least five years of medical malpractice experience with experience in medical malpractice litigation, preferably in San Diego Courts.
• Medical malpractice claims experience.
• Experience with Medical Board investigations and hearings.
• Previous clinical healthcare experience preferred.