Senior Commercial Counsel-Contracts (Remote-East Coast Preferred)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Commercial Counsel with deep expertise in Information Technology contracts. The position involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing complex client-facing IT contracts globally. The legal professional will support new and existing business, including vendor agreements related to client contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and other parties, including agreements for health information messaging networks, data use, technology licensing, and vendor services or equipment.
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to stakeholders on various legal topics related to the business sector and products or services.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams responsible for products and services requiring contracts or documentation.
• Ensure all relevant facts and legal considerations are assessed and accurate before contract execution.
• Oversee and advise on appropriate legal courses of action as directed.
• Analyze complex legal issues, conduct legal research, and prepare summary reports.
• Draft and revise legal plans in response to organizational, legal, and policy changes.
• Manage project personnel activities to ensure progress within schedule and budget.
• Handle a large, diverse, and complex workload with minimal supervision.
• Review legal advice from other professionals and oversee responses to RFPs/RFIs.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments and manage relationships with third parties such as external counsel, procurement personnel, or auditors.
• Take ownership of assignments, prioritize workloads, and manage multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience at a law firm or corporate legal department with significant expertise in technology and professional services contracts.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active US bar membership in any state.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Strong client-facing experience and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads independently and adhere to strict process discipline and deadlines.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms and AI-enabled legal tools.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable, business-oriented legal advice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills to address business needs while considering legal and regulatory constraints.
• Advanced understanding of global business principles and functions.
• Willingness to accommodate clients across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency.
• Knowledge of Spanish law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $176,000 to $264,000, varying by office location, role, skill set, education, and experience.
• Full-time employees accrue a minimum of 10 days paid vacation annually, 6 days paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and eligibility for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• Participation in a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents residing in the US.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Optional voluntary short-term disability benefits and participation in Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) programs.
• Benefits vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time and temporary employees receive pro-rated sick leave and may participate in the 401(k) plan and insurance programs as applicable.
• Compliance with state and local paid sick leave laws where more generous.

Location

• Remote position, East Coast preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and fair chance ordinances.

The employer reserves the right to redefine roles and responsibilities based on organizational needs and performance.