Senior Counsel Supply Chain Contracting

Overview

A Senior Counsel specializing in Supply Chain Contracting is needed to provide comprehensive legal advice and services related to professional services and technology agreements. This role involves reviewing, revising, and negotiating contracts, while also improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting process. The Senior Counsel will identify and manage legal risks, acting as a trusted advisor to commercial teams and collaborating across functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed understanding of the organization's service lines and technology products along with their associated risks.
• Negotiate complex agreements including requests for proposals, master service agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Partner with business teams during contract negotiations to provide solutions-oriented advice that facilitates efficient transactions.
• Improve or create contract templates and standard contract provisions as needed.
• Evaluate and enhance contracting processes, leveraging technology to increase efficiency.
• Assist in expanding negotiation playbooks for common contract issues.
• Serve as a proactive legal advisor balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Model professional standards including ethical obligations and code of conduct.
• Collaborate effectively across functional areas and with offshore colleagues and support teams.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Proven experience negotiating complex and technical contracts, preferably in healthcare and/or insurance settings.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance and collaboratively in team environments.
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, business judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large volume of requests and shifting priorities effectively.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adapting legal and regulatory expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing accurate, practical, and timely counsel to internal and external clients.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities combined with strategic and commercial awareness.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $184,800 - $254,100 per year, depending on geographic location, skills, experience, and education.
• Eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off including holidays, volunteer time, parental and caregiver leave; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and other wellness programs.

Location

Preferred working locations are Louisville, KY; Washington, DC area; or Chicago, IL. This is a remote position with occasional travel to offices for training or meetings.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.