Director of Complex Claims and Counsel

Banner Health

Director managing complex claims and litigation matters at Banner Health. Role emphasizes legal counsel and claims management in a healthcare environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeArizona, California, New Mexico, New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $66 - $110 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage claims and litigation cases
Proactively monitor and collaborate with outside defense counsel
Serve as in-house counsel on risk management and claims matters
Evaluate each claim with respect to liability, causation and damages
Direct attorney-client privileged investigations
Negotiate directly with claimants and attorneys on serious liability exposures
Drive resolution of claims by formulating and implementing investigative plans
Serves as a trusted advisor to internal clients
Participate in attorney selection and re-evaluation process

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent related experience
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to at least one state bar
8 to 10 years medical professional liability management experience
Strong negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to organize and communicate information both orally and in writing
Initiative and independent responsibility handling
Ability to deal with conflict in a non-confrontational manner
Ability to handle sensitive situations and information maturely
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
eligible for our Management Incentive Program as part of your Total Rewards package

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims managementlitigation managementrisk managementinvestigative planningnegotiationliability evaluationcausation analysisdamages assessmentattorney-client privilegemedical professional liability management

Soft Skills

negotiating skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsinitiativeindependent responsibilityconflict resolutionmaturity in handling sensitive informationdeadline managementadaptability

Certifications

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)state bar admission