Sr. Commercial Counsel
Overview
A leading organization in the healthcare sector is seeking a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their legal team. This role involves supporting high-impact legal work that directly contributes to business performance and team success. The position requires collaboration across multiple functions to advance priorities, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable outcomes. It offers the opportunity to influence both strategic direction and day-to-day execution within a fast-paced environment.
Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements
- Negotiate information security agreements, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)
- Create and update legal playbooks, templates, and related documents
- Advise internal teams on legal risks and business strategy
- Assist with the contracting process and implementation of policies
- Manage relationships with outside counsel
- Provide leadership within the commercial legal team and potentially manage junior team members
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law at a firm and/or in-house
- Expertise in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements
- Proficiency in negotiating information security agreements
- Ability to adapt in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Strong team-oriented mindset with a solution-focused approach
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with pharmaceutical supply agreements, SaaS agreements, marketing/advertising agreements, supplier agreements, and distribution agreements
- Familiarity with legal technology software such as contract lifecycle management tools
- Knowledge of compliance tools, including HIPAA compliance
- Experience with collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams or Slack
- Understanding of e-commerce platform integrations
- Ability to utilize data analytics tools for legal insights (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Background in healthcare and fast-paced technology companies is advantageous
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off and company holidays
- Quarterly mental health days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Offsite team retreats
The employer is an equal opportunity organization and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring valuable backgrounds and perspectives.