Corporate Counsel II

Overview

This role involves providing legal support and managing day-to-day contracting needs for assigned business units within a group purchasing organization (GPO) serving healthcare providers. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the position is responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and approving various agreements including member and supplier contracts, channel partner agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements. The role also includes counseling business teams on regulatory compliance with an emphasis on healthcare regulations and conducting training sessions on relevant legal matters.

The position requires independent work on moderately complex legal matters with limited direction, ownership of assignments, and collaboration with senior management, regulatory agencies, suppliers, business partners, and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities (80%)

• Independently draft, negotiate, and review contracts and amendments related to membership and participation in GPOs by non-acute healthcare members (e.g., long term care, nursing homes, senior living facilities, physician practices) and suppliers of facility services to acute care members.
• Identify and address potential regulatory and contractual issues affecting business implementation.
• Advise business unit leaders on contract interpretation and legal obligations, with input from senior attorneys.
• Prepare legal communications.
• Collaborate with other attorneys to support additional service line contracting needs as necessary.

Secondary Responsibilities (20%)

• Assist senior legal counsel with transactional matters, acquisition integration, marketing collateral review, public relations materials, and special projects.
• Support litigation team in dispute management and resolution, including preparation of litigation holds, responding to subpoenas and government inquiries, and drafting/reviewing claims, motions, and opinions.
• Collaborate internally to respond to contract breach notices and terminations; assist with revenue recovery initiatives.
• Research legal issues and stay current with case law and court opinions.
• Develop and contribute to commonly used contract templates.
• Respond to inquiries from GPO members and suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in a state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of applicable legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6-9 years of strong transactional experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, sound judgment, and ability to collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• 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 transactional experience.
• Understanding of healthcare regulatory law, including federal Anti-Kickback Statute and healthcare compliance.
• Knowledge of basic antitrust principles is an asset.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from federal and state regulatory agencies, customers, and business community.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in operating computer programs and software.
• Effective communication skills in person and electronically.
• Ability to make independent decisions and work collaboratively in a business environment with interruptions.

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment.
• Travel up to 1-20% within the United States.
• Sedentary work involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $141,000 - $234,000, dependent on factors such as departmental budgets, internal equity, education, skills, experience, and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in employee incentive plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Access to perks, discounts, and on-site/online exercise classes.

Location

• Remote position with occasional travel within the United States.