Senior Corporate Counsel
Quest Diagnostics•Secaucus, NJ
About The Position
The Sr Corporate Counsel is a corporate generalist with health law experience who can address legal issues from a commercial perspective. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts of many types and counseling internal clients on a broad range of business, compliance, healthcare and regulatory (Federal and State) matters. The Sr Corporate Counsel will serve as a key strategic partner to our business teams.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) or equivalent degree is required.
- Must be admitted to at least one state bar, or be eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel
- Juris Doctor Degree
- Minimum of seven to ten years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Significant experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in a health care setting
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
- Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA and other U.S. privacy laws
- Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews
- Experience in data analytics and/or consumer-facing health care
- Strong legal drafting skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively with partners at all levels
- Good judgment and ability to maintain an objective perspective, particularly when resolving legal risk of clinical matters
- Ability to work well independently and on a team, and the ability to prioritize effectively
- Proficient using Artificial Intelligence tools for contracting and research
Nice To Haves
- Previous in-house experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including: MSAs and related SOWs, DPAs/BAAs, reseller and collaboration agreements, and data licensing.
- Lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners; balance risk with business velocity and articulate practical paths to signature.
- Advise sales, channels, product, security, finance, and procurement on commercial strategy, legal risk, privacy, and compliance; provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines.
- Continuously improve (not build from scratch) contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks; streamline approvals and escalations to reduce cycle time.
- Manage outside counsel on overflow and specialized matters; ensure quality and cost discipline.
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
- Best-in-class well-being programs
- Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
- healthyMINDS mental health program
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
- FinFit financial coaching and services
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
