Senior Legal Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a primary legal partner to leaders within a division of a business unit. This role provides legal advice, counsel, and risk mitigation guidance for domestic and international commercial relationships, including customer, vendor, supplier, and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, practical legal advice and guidance to contracting business clients across the enterprise using advanced knowledge of commercial transactions and relevant laws and regulations
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and demonstrate strong business acumen throughout the contracting process
• Manage fast-paced, high-volume workloads
• Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks, and escalate appropriately
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Collaborate with subject matter experts from other teams, specifically Litigation, Privacy, Regulatory Counsel, and Compliance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiencies, including enhancements or adjustments to contract templates as legal requirements or business strategies change
• Work under general supervision of senior attorneys, exercising sound judgment on matters requiring attention from Legal and Department senior leadership
• Deliver excellent client service by advising assigned division leaders on a variety of legal issues and serving as a trusted business partner who proactively identifies legal risks and supports risk mitigation in strategic planning
• Meet with external parties to negotiate agreement terms and advise business leaders on acceptance or refusal of external party terms based on legal considerations and business acumen
• Review external party terms and manage iterations of commercial agreement terms
• Review marketing and public relations communications to ensure compliance of product information and messaging
• When litigation is involved, act as a primary liaison and business expert in support of the Litigation team
• Maintain and proactively develop legal knowledge in specialized areas by staying current on regulations, cases, trends, and best practices

Requirements

• Law degree with a record of high academic achievement in the undergraduate level and in law school
• License to practice law
• At least 5 years of experience in a large complex organization or nationally recognized law firm preferred
• Commercial/transactional experience required; knowledge of healthcare law preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with acute attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, with the ability to interface effectively and build trust and confidence across many levels of the organization
• Self-starter qualities and ability to manage responsibilities with appropriate urgency; capability to operate effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Business acumen, including a strong understanding of business and commerce, and the ability to diagnose corporate legal problems and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $125,300-$178,900
• Bonus eligible: Yes
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Location

Not specified

Application Information

• Application window anticipated to close: 10/16/2026 (if interested in the opportunity, submit application as soon as possible)
• The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay is determined by multiple factors including geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
• Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.