Corporate Counsel II - Commercial Contracts

Overview

This role provides legal support and day-to-day contracting assistance for the technology and consulting divisions of the organization, along with support for other projects as needed. Working under the direction of an Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, and/or Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Counsel serves as a primary point of contact for internal business clients.

Key duties include drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and approving (within specified guidelines) contract and legal documents such as master services agreements, software agreements, licensing agreements, information security agreements, data use agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and business associate agreements.

The position requires independent handling of moderately to highly complex legal matters, clear and actionable guidance delivered in a timely manner, and collaboration with business/sales/product development teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments prior to management execution.
• Provide counsel to business unit leadership on contractual and regulatory issues.
• Research legal issues and stay current with regulatory guidance, case law, and court opinions.
• Assist Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Senior Corporate Counsel with transactional matters, special projects, and governmental/media relations matters as needed.
• Conduct training sessions for business units on relevant legal matters.
• Counsel business teams on regulatory compliance, with emphasis on healthcare regulations and data privacy and security.

Requirements

• 7 or more years of applicable legal experience.
• Juris Doctorate (required).
• Active member of a state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; sound judgment; ability to collaborate with professionals from varied backgrounds, including attorneys and representatives of large health systems and corporations.
• Goal oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed expectations.
• Superior analytical and writing skills, with good business and financial acumen.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial contract law and corporate law.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from internal clients, customers, and the business community.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• At least 7 years of transactional experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and negotiating contracts.
• Healthcare transactional and regulatory experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, specifically HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and Anti-Kickback Statute.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Compensation & Benefits

• Internal salary range for this role: $141,000 - $234,000.
• Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.

Benefits for qualified full-time and part-time employees include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Location

• Remote
• Travel: 1–20% within the US

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
• Adaptive to changing priorities; ability to meet deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those with a sincerely held religious belief, consistent with applicable law.