Counsel - Vendor

Overview

This role supports senior legal leadership in overseeing the full life cycle of healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts, from initial negotiation through execution, ongoing management, renewal, and termination. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, such as:

• Master services agreements
• Software license and SaaS agreements
• Business associate and data processing agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Other related commercial agreements

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, including master services agreements, software license agreements, professional services agreements, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, statements of work, and related agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risks, and contract compliance requirements.
• Prepare legal summaries and risk assessments covering contract terms and key provisions.
• Maintain contract databases and tracking systems for vendor relationships.
• Support contract management processes and workflow improvements.
• Coordinate with strategic vendor services, compliance, privacy, information governance, and other business stakeholders on contract issues and requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve contract issues and support business objectives.
• Assist in training non-legal teams on contract processes and legal requirements.
• Complete all responsibilities outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 6+ years of experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements, gained in-house or at a large law firm.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong negotiating skills on legal, risk, and commercial issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the legal department and across all businesses.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, including being available and responsive to legal and compliance team members and business units in a remote working environment.

Cognitive / Mental Requirements

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and contract terms related to healthcare compliance, data privacy, technology licensing, and vendor relationships; identify legal risks in commercial agreements and emerging technology implementations.
• Critical Judgment: Strong decision-making skills in contract negotiations; clearly identify, prioritize, and articulate legal issues and recommended courses of action; bridge legal, business, and technical domains while evaluating contract terms, data usage rights, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous drafting and review of vendor agreements, contract templates, risk assessments, and compliance documentation; precision in analyzing contract language and identifying potential legal exposures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for translating complex legal concepts into practical business guidance; synthesize information from legal, regulatory, and commercial domains into actionable recommendations.
• Business Acumen: Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives across complex deal structures and commercial negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, including business associate agreements and data privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR.
• Experience with AI-related contract terms and technology deployment models.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range: $128,000 to $145,000 per year.
• Specific offers are determined by factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
• This role is eligible for commission, OR eligible for discretionary bonus consideration.

Benefits include a competitive package covering:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plans
• Paid family leave
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (depending on specific level and length of service)

Location

Remote role. Since interviews are virtual, all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Posting Information

• Date of posting: 10/28/2026
• Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The application window is anticipated to close on 11/28/2026, but may change depending on application volume, or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.