Corporate Counsel Position – Scripps Health
Join our Legal Department at Scripps Health, a $5 billion private nonprofit health system based in San Diego. The role combines strategic oversight, litigation support, and governance of a wide range of clinical and regulatory matters. You will work with medical staff, risk management, and system‑wide departments to protect the organization and advance patient care excellence.
Location : La Jolla, San Diego. Hybrid work schedule with onsite requirement 2‑3 times per week.
Incentives : Eligible for the Director Incentive Plan and new hire incentives.
Why Join Scripps Health
- Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
- Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
- Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace excellence.
- Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
- Robust professional development programs supporting career growth.
- Nationally recognized quality in specialty areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
Responsibilities
Manage claims of professional negligence and professional board inquiries for Scripps Health Medical Foundation Medical Groups.Provide legal analysis related to clinical and regulatory matters.Collaborate with risk management on all matters, including evaluation of risk‑reduction strategies.Work with system‑wide departments to provide legal analysis and guidance as needed.Lead strategic planning for assigned areas and help ensure achievement of organizational strategic objectives.Analyze standards of practice, policies, and procedures; guide process‑improvement activities.Deliver legal training and presentations to management and medical staff.Required Education & Experience
Juris DoctorFive years of experience as a practicing attorneyMember in good standing of the California BarPreferred Education & Experience
At least five years of medical malpractice experience, preferably litigating in San Diego courtsExperience with medical board investigations and hearingsMedical malpractice claims experiencePrevious clinical healthcare experiencePosition Pay Range : $85.16–$123.74 / hour
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