Commercial Counsel - SaaS Contracts / Healthcare IT

Overview

This role involves serving as a strategic legal advisor managing complex commercial negotiations within the healthcare technology industry. The Legal Counsel - Commercial will primarily negotiate agreements such as SaaS subscription agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements. A working knowledge of applicable data privacy laws, including HIPAA, is required to advise on legal implications during negotiations. Effective communication of deal status to internal and external stakeholders and flexibility in negotiation strategy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate major and nonstandard technology contracts with public and private sector customers, including complex licensing agreements, professional services agreements, and SaaS subscription agreements for cloud-based offerings.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of commercial contract terms, clause libraries, and playbooks while identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex deal issues and cross-functional challenges.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements to support procurement functions, ensuring timely execution while adhering to financial, security, and legal guidelines.
• Maintain a working understanding of applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, related to handling personal health information and negotiate deals within these legal boundaries.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to close deals, protect business interests, set reasonable expectations for internal stakeholders, and identify key approvers to advance negotiations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a qualified lawyer at a leading law firm and/or in the technology industry, including experience supporting global technology companies through complex transactions.
• Solid understanding of corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating technology-related subscription agreements for cloud-based software offerings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with applicable data privacy laws, including HIPAA.
• Strong understanding of software, healthcare technology, and privacy regulations, with the ability to quickly grasp medical imaging concepts.
• Understanding of IT security controls and frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable legal guidance to executives and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other security and privacy certification frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 within any geographic market in the U.S., varying based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Compensation may include bonuses and other forms of remuneration as part of a total compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.

Location

• This position is open to candidates located within the United States.

Additional Information

• Applicants may be required to complete an online technical and/or personality assessment.
• All information will be kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines.
• The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
• Commitment to providing equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities, adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards globally.