Senior Director, Claims & Litigation Counsel

Banner Health

Senior Director providing strategic leadership in claims and litigation management for Banner Health healthcare system. Overseeing legal guidance, claims operations, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74 - $141 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic and operational leadership in claims and litigation management, with a focus on financial performance and risk management. Possesses extensive experience in medical professional liability management and a strong track record of achieving organizational goals.

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Claims ManagementMedical Professional LiabilityLeadership ExperienceJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Claims EvaluationLitigation ManagementFinancial Performance OversightMediationTrial Management

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic ThinkingBusiness Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to State BarAZ Bar Admission (Reciprocity or In-House Counsel Provision)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SystemCorporate EnvironmentRisk Area Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic and operational leadership to claims and litigation management team
Implements best practices and oversees financial performance of claims
Provides legal advice and direction related to risk management incidents and claims
Directly manages and mentors Claims Directors
Coordinates with other risk area functions to reduce financial impact of liability risks
Oversees case evaluations, mediations, and trials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of education and experience
Expert-level working knowledge of principles, practices, and operations in assigned or related area of responsibility as normally obtained through a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible managerial experience
Minimum of two to three years management level experience within a healthcare system setting or large corporate environment
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and admission to at least one state bar
Minimum of five to seven years medical professional liability management experience, either as in-house claims professional or outside counsel
Must gain admission to AZ bar through reciprocity or in-house counsel provision
Proven track record of driving successful performance outcomes and accomplishing organizational goals
Demonstrated skills and business acumen through direct leadership experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits
Management Incentive Program as part of total rewards package