Corporate Counsel

Accountabilities:

Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, ensuring legal accuracy and alignment with organizational policies and business objectives.
Handle health plan, provider, subcontractor, and commercial service agreements, as well as business associate agreements and business associate subcontractor agreements.
Prepare and negotiate confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, technology agreements, and employment-related agreements.
Evaluate contractual provisions, identify potential legal and commercial risks, and recommend appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations, legal implications, and potential impacts on business operations, providing practical and commercially focused solutions.
Serve as the primary coordinator for incoming and outgoing client contracts, ensuring effective communication and alignment among all relevant stakeholders throughout the contracting process.
Coordinate contract reviews by involving appropriate internal teams, including Operations, Finance, and Compliance, to obtain necessary feedback, approvals, and inputs before execution.
Monitor contract progress from initial request through final signature, proactively following up with stakeholders to ensure deadlines and business requirements are met.
Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation, templates, clause libraries, and contract repositories to support efficient contract lifecycle management.
Support day-to-day compliance and corporate governance activities involving Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and applicable health plan regulations.
Maintain corporate legal records, entity documentation, compliance files, and contractual records, ensuring information remains accurate and accessible.
Assist with regulatory filings, annual reporting requirements, and the preparation of legal documentation for audits, regulatory reviews, and client assessments.
Collaborate with internal Legal, Compliance, and business teams on additional legal matters, providing general legal support as required.
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school in the United States.
At least 3 years of professional experience as an attorney, with demonstrated expertise in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
Previous experience working with commercial agreements and managing contractual negotiations across multiple business functions.
Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly involving health plan, provider, or healthcare services contracting.
Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, contractual obligations, and negotiation practices.
Understanding of indemnification provisions, liability allocation, contractual risk assessment, and effective risk-mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with HIPAA requirements, healthcare privacy regulations, and applicable data-sharing rules.
Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, and other departments.
Sound business judgment and the ability to balance legal considerations with operational needs and commercial objectives.
High ethical standards and demonstrated discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information.
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation: Salary based on professional experience, qualifications, skills, and overall suitability for the position.
Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Annual performance bonus: Additional compensation opportunities based on performance.
Retirement savings: Access to retirement plans, including 401(k) and IRA options.
Life insurance: Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Paid time off: Vacation days, sick leave, and paid public holidays.
Family support: Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Disability coverage: Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Remote working flexibility: Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and convenience.
Wellness resources: Access to programs and resources supporting employee health and overall well-being.