Counsel, Litigation

About the role

The Counsel position at Welltower will partner with Legal and Asset Management teams to manage litigation, pre-suit claims, and provide legal support for asset management and operational issues in the seniors housing operating communities. This role requires managing litigation, developing and executing litigation strategies, and providing legal support to various departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s litigation, including professional liability, general liability, and corporate litigation, as well as pre-suit claims.
• Develop and execute proactive litigation strategy.
• Work with business partners, in-house teams, third-party claims administrators, and outside defense counsel on effective litigation management.
• Review, edit, and approve all substantive pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Engage and manage outside defense counsel.
• Aid in developing claims prevention strategies.
• Assist with settlement of claims.
• Create and streamline processes for discovery responses and operator management of cases.
• Utilize RMIS system for data analytics and loss prevention.
• Create, oversee, and maintain the process for collecting, organizing, and analyzing all litigation data across our portfolio.
• Provide consultation and advice to investment and asset management teams on day-to-day legal compliance issues in our portfolio.
• Provide legal support and directed training on operational issues and disputes.
• Develop and foster effective communication of current trends and regulatory changes among Welltower’s stakeholders, including internal team members as well as industry associations.
• Provide general assistance with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D.) is required.
• Admission in good standing to the Bar and licensed in any US jurisdiction is required.
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in insurance defense litigation and claims management. Experience with seniors housing litigation is preferred.
• Experience handling insurance coverage issues and knowledge of insurance industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal and State health care laws, licensing and other standards, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and data privacy regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate excel skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; Ability to work with diverse populations; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Minimum Requirements

• Law degree (J.D.) is required.
• Admission in good standing to the Bar and licensed in any US jurisdiction is required.
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney in insurance defense litigation and claims management. Experience with seniors housing litigation is preferred.
• Experience handling insurance coverage issues and knowledge of insurance industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal and State health care laws, licensing and other standards, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and data privacy regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including intermediate excel skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; Ability to work with diverse populations; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• and much more!

About Welltower

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet