Top 1635 Counsel Jobs in Texas

Senior Counsel, Medical Risk Management
UT Southwestern —Dallas, TX
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Senior Corporate Counsel - Construction Industries
Caterpillar —Irving, TX
- $177,720 - $266,590 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Corporate Counsel
Keurig Dr Pepper —Frisco, TX
- $155,000 - $221,500 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Senior level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
10d
English Contract Attorney
Contact Government Services, LLC —Dallas, TX
- $27 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- 2 years
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Assistant General Counsel
Spring Independent School District —Houston, TX
- $124,890 - $150,471 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
General Counsel
Winston Water Cooler Management —Dallas, TX
- $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Construction experience
- In-person
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Technology Transactions (IT) Associate
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati —Austin, TX
- $310,000 - $390,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- Office
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Associate Hybrid Counsel, Telecoms, Care Programs and Retail Operations
Google —Austin, TX
- $217,000 - $315,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
10d
Assistant General Counsel - Litigation
Caterpillar —Irving, TX
- $200,640 - $300,960 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
10d
Counsel, International Corporate
Tesla —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Organizational skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Associate, Corporate Counsel, Ethics and Business Integrity
Google —Austin, TX
- $217,000 - $315,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 3 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
8d
Attorney II
City of Corpus Christi —Corpus Christi, TX
- $85,416.66 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Counsel - Merchandise and Proprietary Products
7-Eleven —Irving, TX
- $180,000 - $187,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Fair chance
Attorney Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Meridial —Austin, TX
- $50 - $75 an hour
- Remote
- Senior level
- Teaching
- Health insurance
Counsel, Litigation
Phillips 66 —Houston, TX
- $175,500 - $214,500 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
13d
Sr. Counsel, Infrastructure
Tesla —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Commercial
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
6d
Senior Partnerships Counsel
McAfee, LLC —Frisco, TX
- $149,610 - $245,790 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
14d
Commercial Counsel
eBay Inc. —Austin, TX
- $111,200 - $190,100 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- Senior level
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Senior Counsel
BAE Systems Inc. —Arlington, TX
- $173,023 - $294,137 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Commercial Counsel
Pattern Energy Group LP —Houston, TX
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Senior Counsel, Medical Risk Management

UT Southwestern -
Dallas, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Loan forgiveness
Childcare

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar

Full Job Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Experienced Senior Counsel working under minimal supervision to lead a team of nurse risk managers within the Office of Legal Affairs responsible for handling a high volume of patient complaints and grievances in compliance with federal and state regulations and laws. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President and Deputy General Counsel ‿ Medical Risk Management, this attorney-leader is also responsible for case assessment and favorably resolving complaints and grievances and potential claims at the pre-litigation stage.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education
J.D. degree from accredited law school
Experience
5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, risk management, or health law
Licenses and Certifications
Must be licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligible for admission to the State Bar of Texas, with full Texas licensure required within six (6) months of hire

Preferred

Education
Degree or certificate in nursing, healthcare, health administration, public health, or similar field
Experience
2 years of experience successfully leading productive, high-functioning teams in a legal or healthcare setting

JOB DUTIES

Directly supervises, mentors and develops nurse risk managers to administer the patient complaint/grievance process in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation. Tracks productivity and proactively identifies trends and opportunities for improvement. Advises health system leadership on potential quality and safety risks that may be identified through the complaint/grievance process.
Assesses patient care complaints and grievances, within the context of applicable legal defenses, immunities, and indemnities, and implements risk reduction strategies and favorably resolves potential legal claims.
Regularly interacts and collaborates with clinical staff and management to identify, quantify, and mitigate risk liability; strategic thinker who helps clinical staff navigate through legal obligations, potential liabilities, and compliance requirements. This may include real-time and after-hours consultation with physicians, hospital operations managers, and nursing staff to appropriately respond to immediate concerns relating to hospitalized and ambulatory patients.
Serves as senior legal advisor in medical risk management matters and provides guidance to clinical staff on relevant UT Southwestern health system policies, in the context of applicable laws and regulations.
Functions as a trusted, visible leader and senior member of Legal Affairs; serves on various medical committees including but not limited to Professional Liability Advisory Committee, Patient Review Committee, and Grievance Committee.
Provides education and training regarding professional liability and risk reduction strategies within the Health System.
Responsible for independent litigation management and support as lead University counsel on complaints, agency investigations, audits, and surveys.
Handles professional liability claims and lawsuits in partnership with the UT System Office of General Counsel, the Office of the Attorney General, and private counsel to ensure University interests are protected.
Oversees special initiatives, training programs, and projects, as delegated by the Deputy General Counsel.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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