Contracting and Operations Attorney

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with business objectives
• Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, including intake, negotiation, execution, renewal, and termination
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice by identifying risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies in contracts and business operations
• Aid in preventing and resolving contractual disputes by analyzing issues, advising on strategies, and supporting negotiations
• Support and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, ensuring proper documentation and tracking of key obligations
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, sales, finance, compliance) to support contracting needs and deal execution
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including data privacy, IP, and industry-specific requirements
• Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks to enhance efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to process improvements, training, and strategic legal initiatives to enhance overall contracting operations
• Provide legal support and strategies to operational business teams

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Currently practicing as an attorney (law firm, in-house, or similar legal role)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation, specifically SaaS agreements, master service agreements, master purchasing agreements, consulting agreements, order forms, and statements of work
• In-house legal experience and at least 2 years law firm work advising healthcare clients is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract law and general corporate legal principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Background in healthcare, technology (SaaS, software, or hardware), experience with GPOs and strategic sourcing initiatives a plus
• Familiarity with operating and managing contract management systems (e.g., CLM tools)
• Experience supporting procurement or sales contracting functions
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance legal risk with business needs
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and responsiveness in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with team member mindset