Legal Counsel - Healthcare Contracting

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Posted Sep 30, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$144.2K – $288.4K/yr

Overview

This role is part of the legal team and provides timely, practical, actionable legal advice to internal business partners and leadership to support business growth and long-term strategic goals. The position focuses on drafting commercial prescription benefit management (PBM) contracts for health plan and employer clients/payors, advising internal partners on PBM program terms, and handling a range of related legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of the business and operational goals of assigned internal clients and build and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
  • Collaborate with team members and business partners to provide practical, sound legal guidance aligned to business objectives, and actively drive projects to successful conclusion.
  • Provide counsel directly to PBM division leadership.
  • Interpret and administer PBM services agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Provide legal and regulatory compliance interpretation, along with general corporate legal advice.
  • Identify business and legal risks and recommend solutions that balance those risks with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in transactional and/or complex contracting with a healthcare company or law firm.
  • 2+ years of healthcare law experience, including basic knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations such as HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, the False Claims Act, and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
  • Admitted to practice law in at least one state.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% (including by plane).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Commitment to high standards in work product.
  • 5+ years in practice, with healthcare or PBM experience.
  • Expertise negotiating and drafting a variety of complex contracts.
  • Strong business insight.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a large, complex corporate structure.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, drive, and self-confidence.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage many projects simultaneously (large or small, complex or simple).

Education

  • Undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor required.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay Range: $144,200.00 - $288,400.00
  • The pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for positions in the job grade.
  • Actual base salary offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.
  • Eligible for a bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.
  • Includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
  • Full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources) based on eligibility.

Location

  • Not specified in the provided description.

Application Deadline

  • Anticipated application window closes on 10/15/2026.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.

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