Counsel, Commercial Contracts

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the legal liaison for business stakeholders within MRO Corporation and its subsidiaries.

• Work in conjunction with the legal team to enhance processes and implement robust risk management strategies.

• Prepare and evaluate complex contractual language, especially for healthcare clients, providers, employer groups, and government contracts.

• Draft, assess, and negotiate agreements related to technology, SaaS, software, vendors, licensing, data processing, and API/integration.

• Oversee and manage Business Associate Agreements across the client and vendor portfolio, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards and contractual requirements.

• Negotiate contractual terms with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and other relevant parties.

• Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of MRO’s contract lifecycle management system, including playbooks, templates, and workflows.

• Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and obligations.

• Counsel management and corporate staff on sensitive and intricate legal matters.

• Ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contractual agreements.

• Keep well-organized records of signed contracts and related documentation.

• Collect information from other departments for contract evaluations.

• Address and resolve disputes and issues related to contracts.

• Update and refine contractual policies and procedures.

• Conduct legal research to aid in contract reviews and negotiations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice law by the bar of at least one state.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-client law firm, health insurer, hospital, or a similar environment.

• At least 3 years of legal experience related to healthcare.

• Proven experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department is essential.

• Strong understanding of corporate transaction practices.

• Preference for experience in drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS, software licensing, or vendor agreements.

• Familiarity with HIPAA, state privacy laws, and healthcare regulatory frameworks applicable to health information management.

• Preferred experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems; familiarity with LinkSquares or similar platforms is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to engage with all levels of management.

• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, take initiative, and manage time effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual cash bonus.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.