Senior Counsel, Contracts

Datavant•Chicago, IL

17h

About The Position

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Requirements

J.D., with strong academic credentials and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
7+ years’ commercial or corporate experience in-house or at a law firm
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach
Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and diligent
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for technology-enabled or AI-driven products or services in a fast-moving commercial environment
Ability to work on multiple issues simultaneously and to set appropriate priorities with clients and to deliver results efficiently
Proven ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice, with a dedication to superior customer service
Ability to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive attitude to the job

Nice To Haves

Commercial transaction experience with healthcare payer contracting with significant experience drafting, negotiating and managing commercial deals for payer organizations (either in-house or at a law firm)
Experience and knowledge of U.S. healthcare and privacy laws, including HIPAA and data privacy rights and related issues

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and advise cross-functional teams on a wide variety of commercial agreements with a focus on Payer contracts, including contracts for new business development initiatives, supplier agreements, business associate agreements, data agreements, consulting agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs and vendor contracts
Provide thoughtful and practical product, business, and legal counseling on various legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to product features, including AI-enabled products and services, commercial transactions, and general operations
Manage and resolve complicated legal and privacy issues related to commercial deals, and drive alignment with various cross-functional teams
Advise on legal and commercial issues arising from the development, deployment, and commercialization of AI-enabled products and services, including risk allocation, data usage, data rights, privacy laws, IP ownership, and evolving regulatory and product considerations
Own the entire contracting cycle--from initial draft to execution--and collaborate with business and product teams to drive contract negotiations to timely and successful completion
Develop familiarity with internal departments and the Company’s business practices to help identify and manage risk related to contracts and accurately and clearly communicate the meaning of contract terms and associated risks as they relate to the business

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