| Company Name | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company |
| Location | Milwaukee |
| State | WI |
| Job Title | Field Counsel |
| Job Description | Field Counsel-12252 Description Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company! Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for an attorney. As a Field Counsel you will represent the company and its policyholders in civil litigation and workers' compensation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage of a moderate value with moderately complex legal issues. Responsibilities: * Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters * Conduct necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. * Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required. If requested, conduct settlement negotiations. * Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meet with, and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required. * Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters. * Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required. * Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys. * Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost. * Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group within the office. * Interface with Home Office Legal department. Qualifications: Case/Matter Experience: 0-5 years of progressively more mature litigation and case handling experience since Bar admission. Sole file responsibility with supervision/ratification. Lawyer must be admitted in Wisconsin. Client Relations Skills: Lawyer must have solid basic client relations skills. Ability to communicate clearly and earn the trust and confidence of claims personnel is expected. Incumbent needs to quickly develop and then maintain excellent communications and relationships with clients, measured by formal and informal feedback from the claims clients. This position requires a fundamental understanding of the insurance industry and Liberty Mutual business. The position requires a committed customer focus in situations where a modest level of sophistication is acceptable. Supervision of Others/Delegation Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate basic capabilities in paralegal and support staff supervision for a high volume practice. Operations/Compliance: Ability to understand and establish metrics, willingness to work within existing framework critical; collaboration abilities and aptitudes must be evident; Office Systems and Use of Technology: Incumbent has a high degree of knowledge, comfort and capabilities with use of forms and templates and technology. Case Management:: Incumbent is willing to learn and to develop critical litigation and operational skills. This includes ability for ongoing review of case strategy, stages and total matter management of cost. Reputation in courts, jurisdictional expertise: It is expected that the incumbent will develop this reputation over time. Communication: Basic communication skills and capabilities are very important to the success of this position. Ability to deal constructively with Opposing Counsel is important. Benefits: We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: * 401K and Company paid pension plan * Medical coverage * Dental coverage * Paid time-off * Pay-for-Performance * Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance * Discount fitness memberships * Flexible spending accounts * Tuition reimbursement * Vision care coverage * Work/Life resources * Accidental death & dismemberment insurance * Credit Union membership * Employee and Dependent life insurance * Disability insurance * Long-term care insurance Overview: We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way. We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success. We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday. Responsibility. What's your policy? Job Legal Primary Location US-WI-Milwaukee Schedule Full-time Education Level Doctorate Degree (over 19 years) Shift Day Job |
| Firm type | In House |
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| Source | Firm WebSite |
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Field Counsel at Milwaukee
Lead Counsel - HCS
| Company Name | GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare |
| Location | Wauwatosa |
| State | WI |
| Job Title | Lead Counsel - HCS |
| Job Description | Job Number: 1155246 Date Posted: 02 March 2010 Function: Legal - Trading Business: GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare Career Level: Experienced Location: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States About Us GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that are shaping a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare's expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring and life support systems, disease research, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping physicians detect disease earlier and to tailor personalized treatments for patients. GE Healthcare offers a broad range of products and services that are improving productivity in healthcare and enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases, and other conditions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $15 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 43,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. Role Summary/Purpose The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the GE Healthcare Systems business on a variety of legal issues and transactions, including, the structuring, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, sourcing agreements, licensing arrangements and related transactional matters, compliance with healthcare fraud & abuse laws and corporate governance matters. The Legal Counsel is also responsible for providing advice to the Healthcare Systems business teams on th Essential Responsibilities - Acting as a business partner by applying combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating strategic business agreements and transactions such as (but not limited to) commercial contracts, sourcing, development and licensing agreements.- Advising the business on regulatory compliance, healthcare fraud & abuse, privacy and advertising/promotional matters.- Providing regulatory and compliance advice- in conjunction with the Regulatory and Compliance specialist teams within GE Healthcare.- Supporting M&A, dispute resolution and litigation matters where appropriate. Qualifications/Requirements - JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership- In the region of 4-7 years of business law experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department, including but not limited to drafting, negotiating and closing complex business transactions (i.e. purchase, sale and distribution agreements).- Previous experience drafting and negotiating complex business transactions, including licensing, development and sourcing deals.- Previous experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast-paced environment.- Ability to communicate using English and outstanding interpersonal skills.To be eligible for this position:- You must apply online at www.gecareers.com (internal candidates via GE's Career Opportunity System)- You must have current work authorization for employment in the United States.- You must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening.- You must be willing to work out of our offices located at Research Park, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Experience in the healthcare industry and previous exposure to medical device regulations and fraud & abuse laws (FDA, Medicare/Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute)- Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated environment. |
| Firm type | In House |
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Senior Counsel - Research
| Company Name | GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare |
| Location | Wauwatosa |
| State | WI |
| Job Title | Senior Counsel - Research |
| Job Description | Job Number: 1104507 Date Posted: 08 March 2010 Function: Legal - Trading Business: GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare Career Level: Experienced Location: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States About Us GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that are shaping a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare's expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring and life support systems, disease research, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping physicians detect disease earlier and to tailor personalized treatments for patients. GE Healthcare offers a broad range of products and services that are improving productivity in healthcare and enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases, and other conditions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $18 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 48,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. Role Summary/Purpose The Senior Counsel, Research is primarily responsible for overseeing and providing strategic legal support of the research compliance and research contracting segments of GE Healthcare. Acting as a strategic business partner the Senior Counsel is expected to provide advice to the senior P&L leaders on observed opportunities and strategic direction. Reports directly to the General Counsel for Healthcare Systems, and manages the research team. Essential Responsibilities - Work with the business leadership teams as a business partner to identify opportunities to drive business forward.- Work closely with GE personnel involved in drafting and negotiating research agreements, and reviewing and monitoring research agreements to assure compliance with research laws, regulations and ethics guidance.- Draft, review and negotiate strategic research agreements that protect against Anti-kickback and other legal exposure.- Provide oversight and advice. Create systems and tools for review of proposed research projects that facilitate compliance with state and federal Anti-kickback laws, FDA regulatory requirements, conflicts of interest guidance and privacy and data security requirements.- Provide oversight and create systems and tools to monitor ongoing research initiatives to assure compliance with FDA regulatory requirements and other applicable laws. Effectively address any concerns that may arise.- Clearly define liability risks and communicate risks to appropriate internal decision makers for discussion and resolution. Interface effectively with internal and external personnel to address legal and business issues relating to GE research initiatives.- Manage outside counsel, when brought in to assist.- Apply combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention. Qualifications/Requirements - JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership- A minimum of 10 years of business law experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department, - Experience providing strategic research, compliance, advice, as well as drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex research agreements.- Experience in the Healthcare industry and previous exposure to medical industry regulations (FDA, Medicare/Medicaid anti-kickback).- Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls.- Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environment.- Outstanding interpersonal and teaming skills skills; able to work effectively at all levels of the organization.- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate research issues in an easy to understand manner; strong working knowledge of English.- Previous experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. * You must apply online at www.gecareers.com * You must be authorized to work in the United States * You must be wiling to complete a pre-employment background check and a pre- employment drug test. * You must be willing to work at our headquarters offices, located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated environment.- Familiarity with on-line contracting and e-commerce issues- Ability to function as an integral member of the GEHC global legal function- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.- Global mindset, able to deal with people from all different backgrounds and cultures.- Local Candidates preferred- Previous GE experience |
| Firm type | In House |
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| Source | Firm Website |
Senior Counsel, Investigations
| Company Name | GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare |
| Location | Brookfield |
| State | WI |
| Job Title | Senior Counsel, Investigations |
| Job Description | Job Number: 1071547 Date Posted: 19 March 2010 Function: Legal - Litigation Business: GE Technology Infrastructure - Healthcare Career Level: Experienced Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States About Us What do you envision for your future? At GE Healthcare, our vision involves looking at Healthcare in a completely new way. Focusing on earlier, pre-symptomatic disease detection and prevention, instead of late diagnosis. Helping clinicians access more information and intervene sooner with targeted treatments so their patients can leave longer, fuller lives.We believe we can help make that happen – and we’d like you to be a part of our mission. As a global leader, GE can bring together the best in science, technology, business and human resources to redefine the frontiers of healthcare. Something remarkable happens when you bring together people who are driven to make a difference – they do.---Your Life. Your career. Your purpose. Re-imagined---What is life like at GE Healthcare? Ours is an invigorating, high performance environment that emphasizes high-integrity business practices. We seek to lead in workplace and marketplace integrity by respecting the human rights of everyone touched by our business, and by enforcing legal and financial compliance. Role Summary/Purpose The Senior Counsel, Investigations will be primarily responsible for providing legal leadership, strategic and tactical legal advice and compliance leadership for internal investigations within GE Healthcare. Essential Responsibilities Build your career and experience the advantages that come with working for the “World’s Most Admired Company” (Fortune Magazine) offering significant opportunities for growth and career advancement… and helping clients to live life to its fullest! * Conducting in-depth compliance investigations across GE Healthcare’s businesses * Managing outside counsel in evaluating and implementing proposed investigative strategies * Conducting direct witness interviews and working with auditors and other personnel to assess risk and determine disclosure strategy within the context of an investigation * Coordinate multifaceted investigative teams for complex internal investigations * Provide strategic guidance to and briefing Senior Management on investigative matters globally * Work with Compliance Manager and Executive Counsel Litigation to implement preventative compliance programs * Generally applying combined business and legal judgment in connection with proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal, compliance or investigative attention Qualifications/Requirements This position open to internal and external candidate * JD (or equivalent) with active bar membershi * Minimum 6 years of significant investigative and regulatory experience and direct experience driving significant internal investigation * Strong direct experience in making disclosures to and negotiating with relevant Government agencies * Demonstrated experience providing legal advice in a highly regulated environmen * Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls * Demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast paced environmen * Willingness to engage in extensive travel globally as require * Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software * Strong working knowledge of English language (oral and written)* You must be willing to take a drug test.* You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.* You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without work sponsorship at the time of hire. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics 1. Significant prosecutorial or investigative experience * Experience in working for or dealing directly with specific Government Agencies relevant to GE Healthcare, including the FDA, DOJ, HHS, SEC or their non-U.S. counterparts * Experience in conducting FCPA, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback (AKS) and other compliance related investigations* Local candidates preferred |
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| Source | Firm Website |
