Director Of Complex Claims & Counsel

Banner Medical Group

Phoenix, Arizona, US
Not specified; eligible for management incentive p...
Hybrid
Juris doctorate degree required
Minimum 8-10 years medical liability experience
Admission to arizona state bar
This high-impact role is responsible for the cost-effective management of complex, potentially high-exposure professional liability claims across Banner Health

Job Summary

  • This high-impact role is responsible for the cost-effective management of complex, potentially high-exposure professional liability claims across Banner Health.
  • The position requires providing legal counsel on risk management while directing outside defense counsel and negotiating resolutions for serious liability exposures.
  • Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate degree, admission to an Arizona state bar, and at least eight to ten years of medical professional liability management experience.

Matching Summary

This high-impact role is responsible for the cost-effective management of complex, potentially high-exposure professional liability claims across Banner Health.

Salary

Not specified; Eligible for Management Incentive Program; Includes health, financial, and security benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctorate degree required
  • Minimum 8-10 years medical liability experience
  • Admission to Arizona state bar
  • Strong negotiation skills for high exposure claims
  • Experience managing outside defense counsel
  • Knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payer Act

Nice-to-have

  • Nursing degree or clinical background preferred
  • Prior managerial experience in healthcare systems
  • Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Experience with multi-party litigation strategies

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
  • Admission to Arizona state bar
  • 8-10 years medical liability experience
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations calmly

Work Rights

Must gain admission to AZ bar through reciprocity or in-house counsel provision

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