Overview
A Senior Counsel, Vendor Management and Contracting position is available within the Corporate Counsel team of a health insurance organization. This role involves serving as a strategic partner to the Procurement team and managing all vendor contract negotiations, including complex agreements critical to company operations. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel.
Location
- Remote position
- Candidates must reside in Hartford, CT
- Potential future hybrid work model involving presence at a local hub office
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $198,720 - $260,820 per year
- Eligibility for employee benefits
- Participation in an unlimited vacation program
- Company equity grants
- Annual performance bonuses
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex health insurance agreements such as pharmacy benefit management and utilization management contracts
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements including software licenses, master service agreements, NDAs, and BAAs
- Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to the Procurement team and business partners, acting as a trusted resource
- Serve as a company resource for contract-related questions and processes
- Improve and implement vendor contracting processes, including templates and contract management workflows
- Assess and implement AI tools into contract management workflows
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a contract attorney in the healthcare industry
- Proven experience negotiating a variety of complex health industry contracts
- Strong understanding of corporate law, contract drafting, and interpretation
- Experience with contract management systems
- Ability to thrive as a dynamic team player in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing AI tools in vendor contracting processes
Additional Information
- Final offer amounts within the stated salary range will be based on relevant skills, education, and experience
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits; 11 paid holidays; paid sick time; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan participation; life and disability insurance; and paid wellness time and reimbursements
- The employer is committed to equal opportunity hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request
Applicants must be located in Hartford, CT to be considered for this remote role.