Counsel - Vendor

Cotiviti • Remote,

8d • $128,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Counsel, Vendor will support the Director, Senior Counsel in overseeing the full life cycle of Cotiviti’s healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts, from initial negotiation through execution, ongoing management, renewal, and termination. The role reviews, drafts, and negotiates a broad range of commercial agreements, including master services agreements, software license and SaaS agreements, business associate and data processing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other related commercial agreements.

The ideal candidate has significant experience negotiating commercial agreements, particularly SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and platform agreements. The role requires working independently in a fast-paced environment and advising internal stakeholders on contract risk in practical terms. A strong working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR, AI-related contract terms, and technology deployment models is preferred.

The position is remote. The role may be eligible for commission or discretionary bonus consideration. The job description notes that duties may change based on Cotiviti’s needs and that reasonable accommodations may be available.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• At least 6 years of experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements, gained in-house or at a large law firm.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong negotiating skills on legal, risk, and commercial issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the legal department and across all businesses.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and to be available and responsive to legal and compliance team members and business units in a remote working environment.
• Intellect and energy to excel in a complex and changing environment.
• Analytical thinking, including interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, and contract terms related to healthcare compliance, data privacy, technology licensing, and vendor relationships; identifying risks in commercial agreements and emerging technology implementations.
• Critical judgment in contract negotiations, including identifying, prioritizing, and articulating legal issues and recommended actions, and evaluating contract terms, data usage rights, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail in drafting and reviewing vendor agreements, templates, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance and actionable recommendations.
• Sound business judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives across complex deal structures and commercial negotiations.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience negotiating SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and platform agreements.
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, including business associate agreements.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR.
• Knowledge of AI-related contract terms and technology deployment models.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, including master services agreements, software license agreements, professional services agreements, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS agreements, business associate agreements, data processing agreements, statements of work, and related agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risks, and contract compliance requirements.
• Prepare legal summaries and risk assessments on contract terms and key provisions.
• Maintain contract databases and tracking systems for vendor relationships.
• Support contract management processes and workflow improvements.
• Coordinate with strategic vendor services, compliance, privacy, information governance, and other business stakeholders on contract issues and requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve contract issues and support business objectives.
• Assist in training non-legal teams on contract processes and legal requirements.
• Complete responsibilities outlined in the annual performance review and/or goal setting.
• Complete special projects and other assigned duties.
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Paid family leave.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• 17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on level and length of service.
• Eligible for commission or discretionary bonus consideration.

What This Job Offers

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