Sr. Counsel – Litigation & Investigations

About the role

The MMS Legal Department is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Technology, Risk & People (TRP) pillar. This role is critical to MMS’s transition to a standalone company. It provides practical, business-aligned legal support across litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters, with a focus on managing risk and enabling the business to move forward with clarity. This role will partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to manage disputes and internal investigations, respond to regulatory inquiries, and provide clear, actionable guidance on risk, exposure, and resolution strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Management: Manage a portfolio of commercial litigation and dispute matters, including oversight of strategy, key filings, and outcomes in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Investigations & Regulatory Matters: Support responses to government inquiries, subpoenas, CIDs, and internal investigations, coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring clear, timely, and defensible outcomes.
• Outside Counsel Oversight: Select and manage outside counsel, including setting scope, controlling cost, and holding firms accountable for quality, efficiency, and results.
• Program Development: Establish scalable approaches to litigation and investigation management, including standard processes, reporting, and outside counsel models to improve consistency and cost discipline. Partner with Technology, Regulatory, and Employment counsel to ensure a coordinated approach to enterprise risk, particularly where litigation, regulatory, and operational risks intersect.
• Risk-Based Advice: Advise business and functional partners on litigation risk, exposure, and resolution strategies in a clear and practical manner.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, Quality, and business units to address issues and align on risk management approaches.
• Execution & Adaptability: Manage multiple matters simultaneously, adjust to evolving priorities, and operate effectively in situations with time pressure and ambiguity.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active U.S. bar membership
• 7-10 years of litigation and/or investigations experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department (preferred)

Critical Skills & Experience

• Experience handling:
• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Internal investigations
• Government investigations, subpoenas, or regulatory inquiries
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk and provide clear, business-oriented recommendations
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex matters with appropriate independence
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic, matrixed environment
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion