Senior Counsel - Partnerships

Overview

A healthcare industry leader is seeking a Senior Counsel - Partnerships to support revenue growth through customer focus, relationship development, and disciplined commercial execution. This role involves collaborating with sales, customer, product, and operational teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve business outcomes within a healthcare environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $150,000 – $165,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracting strategies for strategic partnerships and distribution agreements
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements including master services and software licenses
• Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance requirements
• Maintain and update databases for vendor and strategic partnership contracts
• Prepare summaries and assessments of legal contracts and key terms
• Enhance contract management processes and workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on contract issues and objectives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership required
• 8-10 years of experience in-house or at a large law firm preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for effective communication
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements considering legal, financial, and commercial factors
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or corporate development is a plus
• Ability to build strong interdepartmental relationships
• Self-reliant with strong responsiveness in a remote work environment

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience negotiating complex agreements, including healthcare agreements such as business associate agreements
• Knowledge of data privacy laws including HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR
• Familiarity with SaaS agreements and technology licensing agreements (on-premise, cloud, hybrid models)
• Understanding of strategic corporate partnerships
• Experience with contract management systems and legal technology tools
• Knowledge of data security technologies to ensure compliance and secure data handling

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid family leave
• Nine paid holidays annually
• 17-27 days of paid time off (PTO) based on length of service

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute to the team.