Counsel, Commercial

Overview

This role is part of the Corporate Legal team and provides legal services to internal business units by responding to routine matters and questions in a timely manner. The position involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of contracts, including business associate agreements and statements of work. Additional duties include contracts library research, administration, review of regulatory agreements, and responding to RFP-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including customer agreements, master services agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, NDAs, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, business associate agreements, and other strategic contracts.
• Apply advanced legal and business judgment to evaluate complex contract terms, variable risk factors, regulatory considerations, and business objectives; recommend practical solutions that balance legal risk with commercial goals.
• Independently determine negotiation strategies, methods, and procedures for new or complex assignments by adapting established legal principles, templates, playbooks, and evaluation criteria.
• Advise internal stakeholders on complex commercial, operational, and regulatory matters by translating legal concepts into clear guidance and influencing outcomes.
• Understand and evaluate interrelationships among legal, sales, operations, finance, compliance, privacy, security, and other business functions to identify downstream impacts and support coordinated decision-making.
• Develop, enhance, and guide the application of contract templates, standard terms, negotiation playbooks, policies, procedures, and workflow improvements to improve consistency, efficiency, scalability, and risk management.
• Resolve complex contracting issues and escalations by analyzing facts, data, precedent, stakeholder positions, and business context; exercise independent judgment in selecting and communicating recommended courses of action.
• Support strategic transactions, partnerships, renewals, amendments, terminations, and other business initiatives from initial discussion through execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives and applicable legal requirements.
• Prepare and review legal summaries, termination analyses, risk assessments, correspondence, and other documents synthesizing complex information for legal, business, and leadership audiences.
• Monitor relevant legal, regulatory, industry, and business developments and advise stakeholders on potential commercial implications, recommended actions, and updates to practices or documentation.
• Network and collaborate with key contacts outside the immediate legal function, including senior business stakeholders and outside counsel, to drive timely resolution of complex matters.
• Frequently provide guidance to business partners and less experienced team members on complex contracting matters, negotiation approaches, risk considerations, and internal processes.
• Maintain contract records, status tracking, and reporting in applicable systems; support continual improvement of contract administration, review, approval, and knowledge-management practices.
• Complete responsibilities outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years legal experience with a law firm or corporate legal department handling contract matters.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal interruptions to the work day.
• Proven ability to learn the legal and business drivers of complex contracts.
• Particular focus on healthcare, technology, and/or professional services.
• Experience handling and negotiating contracts and related agreements preferred.
• Ability to define problems, consolidate relevant information, establish facts, and draw and defend valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and apply laws and government regulations with support of in-house counsel.
• Ability to work independently on matters within the scope of the position.
• Strong PC skills, particularly MS Office Suite of applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
• Strong judgment and ability to assess risk in the context of business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Sense of humor a plus.

Cognitive / Mental Requirements

• Analyze and interpret contracts, legal issues, and business requirements to identify risks, obligations, and appropriate actions.
• Apply legal reasoning and research to develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and negotiation strategies.
• Exercise judgment and problem-solving when evaluating contract terms, resolving issues, and determining when matters require escalation.
• Manage and synthesize information from multiple contracts, systems, databases, and sources while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate complex information clearly through legal summaries, correspondence, reports, and other documents tailored to legal and business audiences.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and an office setup and maintain it.
• Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range: $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
• Specific offers are determined by factors including experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
• This role is eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family leave, 9 paid holidays per year, and 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year depending on specific level and length of service.

Location

Remote. All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Application Information

• Date of posting: 08/24/2026
• Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The anticipated application window closes on 08/24/2026, but it may change depending on application volume or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.