Counsel, Commercial Contracts

MRO Corporation•,

12d•$121,000 - $163,000

About The Position

The Commercial Counsel, Contracts reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel, supports the Chief Legal Officer, and serves as a legal point of contact for business stakeholders across MRO Corporation and its subsidiaries. The role sits at the intersection of commercial contracting and healthcare compliance and calls for a strong foundation in contract law, experience with technology and SaaS agreements, trusted relationships with internal partners, and sound judgment in complex, regulated business environments. The ideal candidate is self-directed, comfortable in a fast-paced in-house setting, and able to manage a high-volume, varied workload with minimal supervision. The position drafts, reviews, and negotiates a range of client, provider, employer-group, government, technology, SaaS, software, and vendor agreements. It also advises on contract interpretation and obligations, supports healthcare privacy and regulatory compliance, and contributes to the administration and development of MRO’s contract lifecycle management system.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law by the bar of at least one state.
At least 3 years of experience in a multi-client law firm, health insurer, hospital, or similar organization.
At least 3 years of healthcare-related legal experience.
Demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or an in-house corporate law department.
Strong knowledge of corporate transaction practices.
Working knowledge of HIPAA, state privacy laws, and healthcare regulatory frameworks applicable to health information management.
Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with all levels of management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize responsibilities, take initiative, and self-manage work and time.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS, software licensing, or vendor agreements.
Experience with a contract lifecycle management system; familiarity with LinkSquares or similar platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the legal team to streamline work and implement effective risk management.
Draft and review complex contract language and negotiate contracts with healthcare clients, providers, employer groups, and government entities, including Master Services Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, indemnity and limitation-of-liability provisions, and State Medicaid Contracts.
Draft, review, and negotiate technology, SaaS, and software agreements, including vendor agreements, data processing addenda, licensing agreements, and API and integration contracts.
Manage and administer Business Associate Agreements 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 administration and ongoing development of MRO’s contract lifecycle management system, including playbook maintenance, template management, and workflow improvements.
Provide legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations.
Interact with management and corporate personnel at all levels to obtain information and provide counsel regarding sensitive and complex legal issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Identify and mitigate potential legal risks in contractual agreements.
Maintain organized records of executed contracts and related documents.
Collaborate with other departments to gather information needed for contract review.
Resolve contract-related disputes or issues.
Update contractual policies and procedures to align with current laws, regulations, and client policies.
Conduct legal research to support contract review and negotiations.