Commercial And Product Counsel

Summary

Join Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as their Commercial and Products Counsel! This role requires 5+ years of in-house commercial counsel experience, specifically within the healthcare SaaS technology sector. You will provide global legal support for commercial transactions, draft and manage contracts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage the company's intellectual property portfolio. The position demands strong legal expertise, negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. GHX offers a competitive compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and education reimbursement.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an in-house commercial counsel, preferably in the healthcare SaaS technology industry
• Strong understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance
• Experience overseeing go-to-market processes and managing intellectual property portfolios
• Experience managing and enforcing commercial legal contracting processes
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Provide global legal support on a wide range of commercial transactions, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with customers
• Draft and maintain template agreements; identify gaps and recommend and develop legal and cross functional contract processes and improvements
• Review, implement, communicate, enforce, and manage legal contract processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide clear, reasoned risk analysis and opportunities related to contracts and new and existing products and services for leadership
• Manage the commercial go-to-market process, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Manage and develop the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights
• Manage and enforce the commercial legal contracting process to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Develop and implement legal strategies to support business growth and innovation
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, data privacy laws, and industry standards
• Manage and resolve legal disputes and claims in collaboration with external counsel when necessary
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and industry trends to proactively address potential legal issues
• Provide training and support to internal teams on legal and compliance matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing large-scale software programs, e.g., a contract lifecycle management program
• Experience with AI in legal department operations context
• Experience with healthcare regulations and data privacy laws is a plus

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Accident and life insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid-time off
• Education reimbursement