Senior Corporate Counsel - US Remote

Overview

A multinational healthcare SaaS organization is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as the sole in-house legal counsel. This role provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, focusing on commercial contracting, compliance, regulatory oversight, corporate governance, risk management, and M&A activities.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

• Provide timely, practical, and strategic legal advice to the CEO, CFO, CSO, CRO, and Board of Directors.
• Advise on legal risk, regulatory exposure, compliance strategy, and legal best practices.
• Act as a business partner to support operational efficiency, revenue goals, and organizational growth.

Commercial Contracting & SaaS Negotiations

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts including drafting, review, negotiation, and escalation for SaaS agreements, data security addendums, BAAs, NDAs, MSAs, and vendor agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales leadership to accelerate deal velocity and reduce contract churn.
• Maintain and standardize contract templates and advise on contract scope and risk.
• Manage and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes; experience with Salesforce and AI-driven CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad) is highly preferred.

Compliance, Privacy & Regulatory Oversight

• Serve as HIPAA Compliance Officer and GDPR Data Protection Officer.
• Oversee policy development, documentation, monitoring, audits, and training related to compliance.
• Stay current on healthcare regulatory requirements and data privacy laws.
• Lead investigations and compliance assessments as needed.

Employment & Corporate Governance

• Provide counsel on employment matters including hiring, terminations, investigations, policy development, and multi-state compliance.
• Guide executives on corporate governance, entity management, and Board reporting.
• Review and approve internal policies ensuring regulatory alignment.

Risk Management & Litigation Oversight

• Manage external legal counsel, litigation strategies, subpoenas, depositions, and dispute resolution.
• Review and negotiate insurance policies and partner with brokers on risk management.
• Approve outside legal spending and budget planning.

M&A and Corporate Development

• Advise on strategic transactions including due diligence, compliance integration, contract unification, and post-acquisition transitions.
• Develop processes to enhance legal readiness for acquisitions and integrations.

Training, Culture & Internal Controls

• Lead training on contract drafting, information security, compliance, HIPAA, and EEO best practices.
• Build and enhance internal controls and documentation related to privacy, compliance, and legal operations.
• Promote a culture of legal and compliance excellence across departments.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 10–15+ years of legal experience, preferably in SaaS, software, or healthcare technology industries.
• Extensive experience with commercial contracting, SaaS subscription models, and data privacy regulations.
• Proven ability to work directly with executive leadership and communicate clearly and confidently.
• Expertise in HIPAA, GDPR, security and privacy regulations, and healthcare compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and experience advising on sensitive employee relations.
• Exceptional writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new tools, including CLM/CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience, especially as sole counsel or first in-house legal hire.
• Experience supporting Sales functions and accelerating deal flow.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and CLM platforms such as Ironclad or similar AI-powered tools.
• Experience with M&A due diligence, contract harmonization, and post-acquisition integration.
• Background in healthcare, data security, or regulated industries.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and collaborative environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Remote-first work environment.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• 17 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, plus competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.

Location

Remote-first position with flexibility to work from various locations.