In-House Healthcare Counsel

Overview

A healthcare technology organization is seeking an experienced In-House Healthcare Counsel to join its legal team. This role will act as a key legal partner to sales, operations, and leadership teams, focusing primarily on managing a high volume of commercial and healthcare-related contracts. The attorney will provide practical, business-oriented guidance on agreements such as Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and BAAs
• Provide legal guidance on healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA and data privacy related to Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and leadership teams to support business objectives
• Assist with contract lifecycle management and optimize contract workflows
• Support implementation and use of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience with a strong emphasis on commercial contracting in healthcare, healthcare technology, or a related regulated industry
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high-volume agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and BAAs
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, with a strong understanding of PHI handling, data privacy, and security considerations
• Familiarity with healthcare revenue cycle, billing, coding, or clearinghouse operations is strongly preferred
• Experience working with or implementing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems; experience optimizing contract workflows is a plus
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing (Tennessee bar or ability to waive preferred)
• Preference for candidates located in the greater Nashville, TN area and open to a hybrid work schedule (1–2 days per week in-office)

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in leveraging technology, including AI tools, to improve legal workflows
• Mid-to-senior level attorney comfortable working in a steady, collaborative, and solutions-oriented environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $170,000 to $185,000, with eligibility for bonuses
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous leave policies

Location

• Remote position with a strong preference for candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in the Nashville, TN area (1–2 days per week in-office)

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent position. Candidates will be contacted for further consideration with prior consent. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare technology environment with a focus on commercial contracting and regulatory compliance.