Counsel – Government and Regulatory

Cotiviti

Counsel providing legal guidance on government contracts and healthcare regulations at Cotiviti. Managing compliance and regulatory initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and government contracts, with a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements. Capable of providing legal counsel and guidance to business teams while balancing risk and operational objectives.

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JD DegreeActive Bar Membership5-7 Years Legal ExperienceGovernment Contracting ExpertiseHealthcare Regulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceRisk MitigationLegal AnalysisTransaction StructuringContract Lifecycle ManagementGovernment Program ParticipationHealthcare RegulationsNDA Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsDetail Oriented

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsMaster Services AgreementsStatements of WorkSubcontract AgreementsVendor AgreementsFederal Healthcare ProgramsState Healthcare ProgramsCompliance DocumentationContractual ObligationsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial and government contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, subcontract agreements, NDAs, and vendor agreements.
Provide legal counsel on government contracting requirements, including federal and state healthcare program work, and advise on risks associated with contract terms, pricing structures, and performance obligations.
Partner with business teams to structure transactions to align with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements, balancing risk with business objectives.
Support the full lifecycle of government contracts, including review, negotiation, execution, compliance, reporting, and closeout activities.
Advise internal stakeholders on applicable federal and state regulatory requirements impacting healthcare, data use, reimbursement, privacy, and government program participation.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess implications to the business; support implementation of new requirements through guidance, documentation, and collaboration with compliance teams.
Respond to regulatory inquiries, audits, and customer/legal escalations, including supporting documentation, investigations, and responses.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure contractual obligations and regulatory requirements are understood and operationalized.
Provide training and guidance to business teams on contracting practices, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Interface with external parties including client counsel, government representatives, and outside counsel as needed to negotiate agreements and resolve issues.
Develop templates, playbooks, and internal guidance to improve efficiency and consistency in contracting and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

La w school degree (JD) and active bar membership
5-7 years of experience gained in a large law firm, in-house setting, or for a governmental entity.
Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements required.
Experience with government contracting and/or contracting in the healthcare industry preferred.
Experience navigating complex healthcare regulations and statutes.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into actionable advice for business leaders in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal and compliance department and across all business units.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and be available and responsive to legal and compliance team members and business units in a remote working environment.
Detail oriented with ability to proactively analyze, problem solve, organize, and manage multiple priorities and excellent follow up skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet and manage deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
401(k) savings plans
paid family leave
9 paid holidays per year
17-27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year