Counsel – Vendor

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Director, Senior Counsel in managing the complete lifecycle of vendor contracts in both healthcare and non-healthcare sectors.

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate master services agreements, software licenses, professional services contracts, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, statements of work, and other related documents.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, legal risks, and compliance obligations.

• Develop legal summaries and risk assessments concerning contract terms and essential provisions.

• Maintain databases and tracking systems for vendor relationships.

• Enhance contract management processes and improve workflow efficiency.

• Collaborate with strategic vendor services, compliance, privacy, information governance, and other business partners.

• Organize cross-functional meetings to address contract-related issues and support business goals.

• Educate non-legal teams on contract procedures and legal obligations.

• Fulfill performance review responsibilities, engage in special projects, and complete other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

• Over 6 years of experience in negotiating technology and commercial agreements, acquired either in-house or at a large law firm.

• Proficient in negotiating commercial contracts, specifically in SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and platform agreements.

• Preferred strong understanding of healthcare-related agreements, business associate agreements, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, AI-related contract terms, and technology deployment models.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and communication abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision in a remote work setting.

• Skillful in interpreting and applying intricate laws, regulations, and contractual terms.

• Ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate legal concerns along with suggested actions.

• Exceptional attention to detail in drafting and reviewing agreements, templates, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

• Must be capable of performing duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plans.

• Paid family leave.

• Nine paid holidays each year.

• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, depending on level and length of service.

• Virtual interviews available due to remote work arrangements.