Senior Counsel, Commercial Legal

Overview

This role involves drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of commercial agreements primarily for Legal & Insurance and Provider business units. The position focuses on contracts related to new business development, business associate agreements, data agreements, consulting agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs. It also includes providing legal and commercial guidance on AI-enabled products and services, addressing issues such as risk allocation, data usage, privacy laws, IP ownership, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise cross-functional teams on commercial agreements across various business units.
• Provide legal and commercial counsel on AI-enabled products and services, including risk management and compliance with privacy and IP laws.
• Offer practical advice on legal risks, business strategies, and product features related to commercial transactions and operations.
• Manage complex issues related to commercial deals and align with cross-functional teams.
• Own the entire contracting cycle from initial draft to execution, collaborating with business and product teams to complete negotiations efficiently.
• Develop and implement internal contracting processes and resources to support the growing Legal & Insurance business unit.
• Gain familiarity with internal departments and business practices to identify and manage contract-related risks and communicate contract terms clearly.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with strong academic credentials.
• Membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of commercial or corporate legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advocate effectively while maintaining collaboration.
• Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and diligent.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for technology-enabled or AI-driven products or services in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of U.S. healthcare and privacy laws, including HIPAA and data privacy rights.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and deliver results efficiently.
• Proven ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare provider contracting.
• Significant experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial deals for a healthcare technology company, either in-house or at a law firm.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total cash compensation range: $180,000 to $258,000 USD (including bonus/commission).
• Estimated base salary range: $150,000 to $215,000 USD (excluding bonus/commission).
• Eligibility for bonus/commission.

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
• Post-offer health screenings and proof/completion of vaccinations (e.g., flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19) may be required depending on client requirements and state regulations. Exemptions may be available based on disability, medical contraindications, pregnancy-related conditions, or religion.
• The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a discrimination-free work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process upon request.

Location

Information about the specific work location was not provided.