Commercial Counsel

Lyra Health

1d•$134,000 - $184,000•Remote

About The Position

You will be a critical member of Lyra's legal team helping to drive vendor contracting and support internal stakeholders to fulfill Lyraâs mission to bring mental and emotional health solutions to large employers across the country. As a vital member of our commercial contracts team, you will review and negotiate contracts with vendors as the main focus, as well as work with internal stakeholders to resolve questions, and contribute to team projects as needed to support Lyraâs growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced contracts negotiator who enjoys being a part of a tight-knit collegial team with an enthusiasm for building better internal processes through technology and process improvements. The legal team plays an essential role at the company, responding and managing all legal questions, and candidates with all-around experience are welcome to help support the various needs of the company. This is a remote position, but candidates must be physically located within the United States.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school and membership in a state bar with good standing.
5+ years legal experience, in-house, at a law firm, or a combination of both.
Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a wide range of complex commercial agreements, including technology transactions, health care agreements, data sharing agreements, and sales contracts.
Strong understanding of how to balance legal risks and business needs, to both protect the company and drive growth, with an enthusiasm for plain english and business-friendly contract drafting.
Excellent problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. Eager and willing to take on new areas of law and function independently in a demanding fast-paced environment.
Enjoy building relationships with fun & friendly coworkers!

Nice To Haves

Experience working in-house with a technology company and/or healthcare organization strongly preferred.
Additional contracting experience with the following a plus:
Health care privacy laws, CCPA, GDPR, etc.
State and/or Federal health care programs/regulations
ERISA
Provider contracts and partnerships
Technology transactions

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and redline vendor agreements, customer agreements, license agreements, partnership agreements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, data security agreements, and other documents; when appropriate, collaborate with leadership and internal stakeholders to define/drive discussions with clients and prospects
Independently support critical commercial matters for the company, including complex and strategic transactions (partnerships, technology integrations, among others)
Collaborate with internal and external experts to ensure that commercial agreements comply with policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
Provide practical and creative legal advice and support on business matters in a fast-paced environment
Work cross-functionally and provide legal guidance to various internal functions in the business including new opportunities and product lines.
Collaborate with internal and external experts to ensure that commercial agreements appropriately manage risk and comply with policies, laws, rules, and regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental leave
401K retirement benefits
Monthly tech allowance
We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, free food, regular community celebrationâ¦and more!

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