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Yale New Haven Health seeks a dynamic and collaborative executive to serve as its Vice President, Labor Strategy and Senior Associate General Counsel (Vice President). https://www.ynhhs.org (YNHH) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut. It is recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost effectiveness and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves. YNHH includes five hospitals – Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly and Yale New Haven hospitals, several specialty networks and Northeast Medical Group, a non-profit medical foundation with several hundred community-based and hospital-employed physicians. YNHHS is affiliated with Yale University and Yale Medicine, the clinical practice of the Yale School of Medicine. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal & Risk Services, with a dotted line to the Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, the incoming Vice...

General Counsel Achievement First seeks applicants for its next General Counsel. Achievement First (AF) was founded 25 years ago based on the belief that every child— regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to excellent schools. With a network of 41 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, AF serves as an educational beacon, guiding nearly 15,000 students toward their full potential. The organization prides itself on serving a diverse student population, with a majority of scholars identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and from low-income backgrounds. At AF, students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in college, thrive in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in their communities. The next General Counsel should be driven by a commitment to meeting and serving AF’s mission and scholars in executing this pivotal...

Climate change is governed by physical facts—about carbon sources, accumulation, impacts, and timing, and more importantly, about solutions that work. To address these issues, Climate Imperative was founded to provide additional resources to the field of climate policy in this decisive decade. Climate Imperative is a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on solving the climate crisis at speed and scale by providing funding, technical support, and expertise to win the world's most significant emissions reduction policy decisions within the next ten years. The General Counsel will serve as a senior advisor and the primary in-house legal counsel for Climate Imperative Foundation, advising leadership, the Board, and other staff on a range of topics, ensuring compliance and alignment with best legal practices. The range of topics span those associated with operating a not-for-profit organization to risk management relating to climate and energy policy. This role requires a...

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director . Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education, and other basic needs. With a staff of 340 and with 21 offices in Washington State, NJP pursues its mission through legal counsel and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. After 17+ years of consistent executive leadership and a recent period of significant organizational growth, NJP is poised for a new chapter of impact. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to strategically review and guide the organization through structural,...

We are seeking a bilingual Claims Consultant who will cover Hospital, Physicians & Surgeons claims in Puerto Rico and the Southeast region. The ideal candidate would be located within the Southeast United States.  In this role, you will… Confirm coverage and then manage claims and suits brought against policyholders. Interpret, analyze, and resolve coverage issues. Select legal counsel. Manage the litigation with outside counsel. Manage litigation costs, both fees and expenses. Post reserves for both loss and ALE. Resolve cases, via settlement, dismissal or trial. Negotiate. Provide service to insureds, assist where possible in sales and retention efforts of sales force. Perform other activities required of a front line claims person. We are looking for candidates with… Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English languages. Minimum of five years of claim experience, preferably...

PURPOSE:  The Litigation General Counsel is responsible for (1) evaluating and analyzing litigation brought by and against CareFirst, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates (“the Company”); (2) effectively resolving disputes prior to litigation where advantageous to the Company; (3) directly providing effective representation for the Company in appropriate federal, state and alternative venues; (4) overseeing and managing litigation conducted with use of external counsel; (5) overseeing the implementation of effective litigation strategies and achieving strong results and litigation outcomes; (6) effectively communicating with business partners and executive teams regarding litigation and litigation risks; (7) managing internal and external discovery and effectively using and promoting litigation technology and technical capabilities; and (8) advising on litigation related risks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct Representation - Directly represents the Company in litigation...

University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), Michigan's largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law. For more than a century, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has educated lawyers who are committed to the pursuit of justice, service to others, and the highest standards of the legal profession. Detroit Mercy Law fully embraces the Jesuit and Mercy heritages, welcoming students and faculty of all faith traditions, and emphasizing academic and intellectual excellence and ethical values. Detroit Mercy Law provides a rigorous education that combines theory, doctrine, ethics, transnational educational opportunities, and real-world experience. From its location in the heart of downtown Detroit, Detroit Mercy Law students can readily access opportunities to connect with local leaders, community partners, employers, and an engaged alumni network more than 9,000...