Corporate Counsel II - Commercial Contracts

Overview

This role provides legal support and day-to-day contracting assistance for the technology and consulting divisions, along with support for other projects as needed. Working under the direction of senior legal leadership, this position serves as a primary point of contact for internal business clients and drafts, negotiates, reviews, and approves (within specified guidelines) a variety of commercial agreements and related legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments prior to execution by management.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal business clients on contracting needs.
• Assist other corporate counsel with advice to business unit leadership on contractual and regulatory issues.
• Conduct legal research and stay current with regulatory guidance, case law, and court opinions.
• Support transactional matters, special projects, and governmental/media relations matters as needed.
• Draft, negotiate, and review agreements including:
  • Master services agreements
  • Software agreements
  • Licensing agreements
  • Information security agreements
  • Data use agreements
  • Consulting agreements
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Business associate agreements
  • Other related legal documents (as needed)
• Provide training to business units on relevant legal matters.
• Counsel business teams on regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on healthcare regulations and data privacy and security.
• Work independently on moderately to highly complex legal matters with limited direction; assume ownership of day-to-day assignments and support projects.
• Provide clear, actionable, and timely legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 7 or more years of applicable experience
• Education: Juris Doctor (Required)
• Required Certifications/Licensing: 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 to inquiries from internal clients, customers, and the business community.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency; ability to act quickly and “hit the ground running.”
• 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: $141,000 - $234,000
• Final salary is dependent on departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.
• Benefits for qualified full-time and part-time employees may 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 Requirements: 1–20% within the US

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Adaptive to changing priorities; able to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computer programs and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically.
• Day-to-day contact with coworkers and/or the public.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close setting with peers and varying interruptions.
• Physical Demands: Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects (including the human body). Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The employer provides equal employment opportunities and considers applicants without regard to unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law.