Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Overview The Commercial Counsel, Contracts will report to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, supporting the Chief Legal Officer, and serve as a legal point of contact for business stakeholders across MRO Corporation (MRO) and its subsidiaries. Sitting at the intersection of commercial contracting and healthcare compliance, this role requires a strong foundation in contract law, experience with technology and SaaS agreements, the ability to build trusted relationships with internal partners, and the judgment to navigate complex, regulated business environments. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced in-house setting and can manage a high-volume, varied workload with minimal supervision. Responsibilities - Collaborate regularly with members of the legal team to help streamline work and implement effective risk management - Draft and review complex contract language and contract negotiations particularly those related to contracts with various types of health care clients, providers and employer groups or government contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Indemnity, Limitations of Liability, and State Medicaid Contracts - Draft, review, and negotiate technology, SaaS, and software agreements, including vendor agreements, data processing addenda, licensing agreements, and API/integration contracts - Manage and administer Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) across the client and vendor portfolio, ensuring alignment with HIPAA requirements and MRO’s contractual obligations - Negotiate contract terms with internal business partners, clients, vendors, and other parties - Support the administration and ongoing development of MRO’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including playbook maintenance, template management, and workflow improvements - Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations - Interact with management and all levels of corporate personnel to obtain information and provide counsel regarding sensitive and complex legal issues - Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations - Identify and mitigate potential legal risks within contractual agreements - Maintain organized records of executed contracts and related documents - Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for contract review - Resolve any contract-related disputes or issues - Update contractual policies and procedures as needed to align with current laws, regulations, and client policies - Conduct legal research to support contract review negotiations Qualifications - Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from accredited law school - Licensed to practice law by the bar of at least one state - 3+ years of experience in a multi-client law firm, health insurer, hospital, or similar organization - 3+ years of health care related legal experience - Demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house corporate law department required - Strong knowledge of corporate transaction practices - Experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS, software licensing, or vendor agreements strongly preferred - Working knowledge of HIPAA, state privacy laws, and healthcare regulatory frameworks applicable to health information management - Experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system preferred; familiarity with LinkSquares or similar platforms a plus - Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communications skills - Ability to interact with all levels of management - Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and able to work independently and as a part of a team to prioritize responsibilities, take initiative and self-motivate/self-manage work and time Total CompensationBase pay is one element of the total compensation package. Eligible employees may also receive an annual cash bonus and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Salary Range It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range. Individual pay may be influenced by factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Range USD $121,000.00 - USD $163,000.00 /Yr. Originally posted on Himalayas