Contracts Counsel - Hospitals/Healthcare Providers
Axiom Law is seeking a Contracts Counsel specializing in the healthcare sector, particularly with experience advising hospitals, large healthcare systems, or large physician groups. This role involves overseeing complex contracting processes, focusing on vendor and payer-side agreements. Axiom is a global leader in providing high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, serving over 1,500 legal departments worldwide.
The Contracts Counsel will lead and manage the negotiation and execution of external client contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The role also involves providing strategic compliance advice to commercial operations, emphasizing market access and pricing issues related to Medicaid and Medicare. Additionally, the Counsel will review, draft, and consult on various agreements, act as a legal advisor to marketing, regulatory, and medical teams, and utilize expertise in managed care to influence supply chain management and federal/state pricing strategies.
Candidates should have extensive experience in healthcare contracting and vendor management, with a strong emphasis on payer-side contract negotiation and management. A proven background in managed care, encompassing external client contract management, supply chain distribution, specialty pharma contracting, and federal/state pricing mechanisms is essential. Firm knowledge of privacy regulations, including HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR, is required. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction, with at least 5 to 8 years of legal practice experience, and have a background in overseeing and advising on legal issues pertaining to advertising, promotion, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
The estimated total compensation for this full-time role ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Axiom fosters a culture of agility, collaboration, and excellence, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. The company serves over 1,500 legal departments globally, including 60% of the Fortune 100, with a 95% client satisfaction rate. Axiom offers a dynamic and multi-faceted career environment, valuing both professional growth and work-life balance.