Find your calling at Mercy!

The Executive Director-Senior Counsel provides strategic legal counsel across multiple functional areas, serves as a trusted advisor, and leads complex projects. The role supports the mission and values of a nonprofit, patient-centered health system by providing sophisticated, practical legal guidance that enables the organization to meet operational, clinical, and strategic objectives.

Position Details:

This particular role will focus on supporting Mercy’s employment and litigation support needs, including support for employment and non-malpractice litigation. Skills desired include the following:

• Employment Law Expertise: Advises leaders on federal and state employment and labor laws, workforce policies, and employee relations, including hiring, discipline, and terminations.
• Employment Litigation: Manages and defends employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wage/hour, retaliation, and labor disputes.
• Non-Malpractice Litigation: Provides guidance on corporate and operational litigation matters, including contract disputes, regulatory enforcement, and general liability claims.
• Litigation Strategy and Risk Management: Develops pre-litigation strategies, manages outside counsel, and oversees settlements, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Insurance and Claims Management: Coordinates with risk management on insurance coverage, reporting, and claims resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with HR, compliance, operations, and executive leadership to align legal guidance with business strategy.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.