Legal Counsel - Technology

Elevance Health•Washington, DC

8d•$114,960 - $206,928•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Counsel - Technology provides legal advice on enterprise-wide technology matters and assists and advises on the development, use, and sale of digital health technology products and services, including artificial intelligence (AI). The role is part of the Technology Legal Team and advises business stakeholders on technology law, contracts, regulatory developments, and legal risk.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD), a current license to practice law, and at least 3 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post-licensure, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to prioritize competing priorities, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude and flexibility, and produce consistently high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Legal practice experience focused on technology and health law in a technology or health care company or law firm.
Experience with commercial technology vendor agreements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information to and advise business stakeholders.
Client-service orientation and the ability to create effective working relationships.
Experience reviewing and advising sales teams on client RFP responses for technology-related services and products in alignment with enterprise-wide technology delivery strategy.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Technology Legal Team.
Advise on technology law topics including AI, SaaS, software as a medical device, the technology product development lifecycle, and data use, coordinating with business stakeholders and lines of business attorneys.
Negotiate technology product and service contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, SaaS Agreements, MOUs, and Partner Agreements.
Advise clients on legal risks and propose and implement risk mitigation options with cross-functional stakeholder teams.
Develop and maintain contract templates and a negotiation playbook in collaboration with technology legal peers.
Review and advise sales teams on responses to client RFPs for technology-related services and products, consistent with the enterprise-wide technology delivery strategy.
Analyze changing regulations and provide strategic legal advice on gap assessments and mitigating controls.
Research and support the development of strategic positions regarding technology use, and provide ongoing internal education and training on legal issues.
Manage competing priorities, communicate effectively, and produce consistently high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.