Commercial Counsel

Hinge Health • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Hinge Health is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Commercial Counsel to join our legal team. This role will focus on supporting our commercial, sales, and procurement teams, helping draft and negotiate contracts and get deals over the finish line. The Commercial Counsel will also have the opportunity to work on projects outside the commercial sphere as the need arises. This is a unique opportunity to join a small team as we grow, both as a team and a company. You’ll work closely with other lawyers on our team, as well as in close coordination with the business groups you’ll support, including access to leadership. This role provides a clear path for growth and endless opportunities to learn. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who loves to learn, is willing to roll up their sleeves and dive in and has in-house experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment for a recently public company. We are looking for someone with experience drafting and negotiating contracts who is also interested in pitching in in other areas, as the work allows. The ideal candidate has a base set of skills and a hunger and excitement for learning more, honing their existing skill set and growing as an attorney at Hinge Health.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to, and in good standing with, at least one state bar
• 5+ years of experience, with strong experience in the drafting and negotiation of healthcare and technology contracts

Nice To Haves

• Digital health experience
• Familiarity with AI tools for legal work
• Experience with TPA/payor contracts, healthcare contracts, referral/reseller contracts, SaaS service agreements
• Knowledge of insurance law, privacy law, ERISA and benefits law, and/or healthcare FWA laws
• Experience with a Contract Lifecycle Management System like Ironclad
• Law firm experience or experience in-house at a digital health company
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risks with business strategy
• Ability to thrive independently and manage your own time and workload in a fast-paced environment, and can handle ambiguity and shifting priorities with flexibility, patience, and humor

Responsibilities

• Help ensure success of the commercial teams.
• Support Hinge Health commercial endeavors by leading contract reviews, contact negotiations, and serving as the main legal contact for the commercial team.
• Protect the company from unnecessary risk.
• Spot potential issues in commercial contracts, think creatively to solve problems, and connect and collaborate with cross functional teams to move initiatives forward.
• Manage templates and create efficiencies in our contracting process.
• Continuously refine templates and contract workflows, support the development of our contract management system, and provide training to our business partners.
• Advise on healthcare regulatory matters and contract interpretation.
• Advise internal clients on regulatory risks as they arise, advise on healthcare and privacy regulations, and advise on and interpret contract terms.

Benefits

• Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
• Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
• Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree