Legal Counsel - Synergie

Overview

This role serves as a trusted legal advisor to the Synergie Medical Collective's business and operational teams. The Legal Counsel provides guidance on commercial contracting, healthcare regulatory compliance, privacy matters, and legal risk management. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts such as pharmaceutical rebate contracts and pharmacy participation agreements, supporting compliance and privacy programs, obtaining and maintaining state and federal licenses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions that align business objectives with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a broad range of commercial agreements including pharmaceutical manufacturer rebate agreements, value-based arrangements, technology agreements, NDAs, DUAs, consulting agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Assist in developing and enhancing contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation standards.
• Provide legal advice and strategic counsel to business stakeholders.
• Produce routine legal work products such as drafting contracts and managing licenses.
• Assess legal risks related to daily company legal, regulatory, and compliance matters under supervision.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise on their interpretation and implementation within the healthcare legal and regulatory landscape.
• Assist with dispute resolution, audits, risk assessments, corporate trainings, investigations, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Support internal clients across departments including Trade Relations, Client Relations, Operations and Invoicing, Pharmacy Supply Chain, IT, Analytics, Compliance, Licensing, and Finance.
• Build professional experience and understand the practical application of law in business contexts.

Requirements

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in a law firm, health plan, pharmacy benefit manager, group purchasing organization, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or related healthcare organization.
• Direct experience supporting pharmacy or medical rebate contracting and healthcare compliance and/or privacy programs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with effective follow-through.
• Advanced legal research, analysis, and drafting capabilities.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Broad healthcare contracting experience, including pharmaceutical rebate contracting.
• Advanced knowledge of the healthcare insurance industry, including state and federal regulatory environments, group purchasing organizations, and pharmacy benefit manager operations.
• Familiarity with government healthcare programs, privacy laws, and industry-standard healthcare compliance frameworks.

Certifications and Licenses

• Licensed Attorney with an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $167,900.00 - $222,400.00 annually.
• Eligibility for annual bonus incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account, and other benefits for eligible employees.

Note: Salary and bonus amounts are subject to change and may vary based on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, and organizational needs. Bonus and other compensation are discretionary and may be modified at the employer's sole discretion consistent with applicable law.

Location

• This position is remote.