Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role provides global legal support for a wide range of commercial transactions, with responsibility for contract drafting, review, negotiation, and the management of legal contract processes. The position also supports product development, ensures compliance with healthcare and data privacy requirements, and contributes to risk analysis and legal strategy for business growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with customers as part of global commercial transaction support.
• Draft and maintain template agreements; identify gaps and recommend and develop legal and cross-functional contract processes and improvements.
• Review, implement, communicate, enforce, and manage legal contract processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide clear, reasoned risk analysis and identify opportunities related to contracts and new and existing products and services for leadership.
• Manage the commercial go-to-market process, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop the intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Manage and enforce the commercial legal contracting process to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support business growth and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and industry standards.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes and claims in collaboration with external counsel when necessary.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and industry trends to proactively address potential legal issues.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on legal and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an in-house commercial counsel, preferably in the healthcare SaaS technology industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing go-to-market processes and managing intellectual property portfolios.
• Experience managing and enforcing commercial legal contracting processes.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing large-scale software programs (e.g., a contract lifecycle management program).
• Experience with AI in a legal department operations context.
• Experience with healthcare regulations and data privacy laws.

Compensation & Benefits

• $143,000–$160,000 (base salary range).

Additional compensation details:

• Actual salaries vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency.
• Base salary is one component of total compensation.

Benefits may include:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Accident and life insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid-time off
• Education reimbursement

Location

• United States, Canada, and Europe (employer operates in these regions).