Senior Counsel, Vendor Contract Legal

Overview

A Senior Counsel, Vendor Management and Contracting position is available within the Corporate Counsel team of a health insurance organization built around a full stack technology platform. This role serves as a strategic partner to the Procurement team and is responsible for negotiating all vendor contracts, including complex agreements critical to company operations. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel.

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates must reside in Atlanta, GA
• Potential future hybrid work model involving presence at a metro area hub office

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $178,848 - $234,738 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 agreements
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements including software licenses, master service agreements, NDAs, and BAAs
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to the Procurement team and business partners, acting as a trusted partner
• Serve as a 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
• Experience negotiating a variety of complex health industry contracts
• Knowledge of corporate law and 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 base pay range will be determined by 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 employment and provides reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request

Applicants must be located in Atlanta, GA and meet the stated qualifications to be considered for this remote role.