Overview
This role involves serving as Corporate Counsel, responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad range of contracts—including health plan, provider, and vendor contracts—while ensuring contract terms align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives. The attorney will apply legal knowledge and business judgment to support internal stakeholders, evaluate contractual risk, interpret relevant laws, and provide practical guidance. In addition to contracting, this position partners closely with internal legal, compliance, and business teams on other legal matters as needed.
Responsibilities
Contract Review, Drafting, & Negotiation
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
- Health plan, provider, subcontractor, and commercial service agreements
- Business associate agreements and business associate subcontractor agreements
- Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
- Vendor and technology agreements
- Employment-related agreements
- Ensure contract terms comply with company policies, minimize risk, and align with operational needs
- Advise internal teams on contract terms and business implications, providing guidance and practical solutions
Contract Administration & Record Management
- Coordinate inbound and outbound client contract workflows as the primary point of contact (“quarterback”), ensuring stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the review process
- Route contract provisions to appropriate internal business owners (e.g., operations, finance, compliance) for review and approval, ensuring required inputs are received before finalization
- Track contract status from initial request through execution, proactively following up with internal teams to keep timelines on schedule
- Maintain organized, up-to-date contract files, templates, and clause libraries to support efficient contract lifecycle management
Compliance & Governance
- Assist with day-to-day compliance and governance activities related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and health plan compliance
- Maintain corporate legal records, contracts repository, entity documents, and compliance files
- Support regulatory filings, annual reports, and preparation of documents for audits or client review
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school required
- 3+ years of experience as an attorney reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
- Healthcare industry experience and healthcare-related contracting experience preferred, including health plan and provider contracting
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, indemnification, HIPAA, privacy and data-sharing rules, and risk-mitigation strategies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary within a range based on experience, skills, and fit for the role
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work From Home
- Wellness Resources