Commercial Counsel

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Commercial Counsel based in the United States to join an innovative healthcare technology company focused on improving patient outcomes. This role involves managing commercial contracting processes and collaborating with various business teams to navigate complex legal matters efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements including SaaS agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, procurement agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Collaborate with sales teams to accelerate deal execution while managing legal, regulatory, privacy, and business risks.
• Serve as the primary legal contact for commercial matters and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Advise on healthcare technology, privacy, data use, product development, operational, and regulatory legal issues.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, clause libraries, and scalable legal resources.
• Identify opportunities to streamline legal workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance contracting processes.
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams on technology initiatives involving healthcare data and artificial intelligence.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools and legal technology solutions to improve contract workflows and productivity.
• Support vendor negotiations, procurement activities, and business partnerships.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors on specialized matters as needed.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization by delivering clear, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Identify and escalate complex legal, regulatory, or business risks appropriately.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience, including a mix of law firm and in-house roles within healthcare technology, digital health, or related regulated industries.
• Strong expertise advising on privacy, data use, and security matters, including HIPAA and state consumer privacy laws.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and legal frameworks affecting technology businesses, including FDA and CMS requirements.
• Familiarity with FDA guidance related to software as a medical device (SaMD), clinical decision support tools, and state corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) laws.
• Experience advising on product development, emerging technologies, and ethical or regulatory considerations.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements involving multiple stakeholders such as healthcare providers, payors, licensing partners, and enterprise customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical, strategic advice.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in leveraging AI tools and technology to improve legal workflows and business operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $170,000–$210,000 USD, plus discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with multiple plan options, including one with full premium coverage for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible paid time off policy.
• 16 company-wide holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual professional development stipend for courses, books, and career growth activities.
• Annual wellness stipend supporting fitness, mental health, and personal well-being.
• Remote work environment with flexibility to collaborate across teams.

Location

• United States (remote work)

This role requires active U.S. bar membership and is based in the United States.