Senior Commercial Counsel

Cotiviti

Senior Commercial Counsel overseeing Cotiviti’s healthcare and vendor partnership contracts. Negotiating strategic alliances, SaaS, privacy, and complex commercial agreements.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in overseeing strategic partnership contracting and managing vendor agreements throughout their lifecycle, with a strong focus on negotiation, compliance, and legal risk assessment. Proficient in advising stakeholders on contract interpretation and developing contracting strategies for complex agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD Degree8-10 Years Legal ExperienceContract NegotiationHealthcare-Related AgreementsKnowledge of Data Privacy Laws

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingMaster Services Agreement (MSA)Software License AgreementsSaaS AgreementsBusiness Associate Agreements (BAA)Complex Deal StructuringLegal Risk AssessmentContract ManagementCompliance RequirementsContract Interpretation

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Contract DatabasesTracking SystemsRemote Work ToolsOffice Setup and Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

HealthcareM&ACorporate DevelopmentData Privacy LawsHIPAACCPA/CPRAGDPRArtificial IntelligenceCloud TechnologyHybrid Technology Deployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee strategic partnership contracting as the main legal resource
Support the Director, Senior Corporate Counsel in managing Cotiviti’s healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts throughout their full lifecycle
Review, draft, and negotiate master services agreements, license agreements, SaaS agreements, business associate agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and related commercial agreements
Develop and drive contracting strategies for strategic partnerships, channel and distribution agreements, co-marketing agreements, and alliance-driven transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate strategic partnership agreements and complex vendor agreements, including MSA, software license, professional services, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, BAA, and statement-of-work agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risks, and compliance requirements
Maintain contract databases and tracking systems for vendor and strategic partner relationships
Prepare legal summaries and risk assessments on contract terms and key provisions
Support contract management processes and workflow improvements
Coordinate with vendor services, corporate alliances, business operations, compliance, privacy, information governance, and other stakeholders
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve contract issues and support business objectives
Train non-legal teams on contract processes and legal requirements
Complete assigned performance-review responsibilities, special projects, and other duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law school degree (JD) and active bar membership
8-10 years of experience gained in-house or at large law firm
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements
Deep understanding of legal, financial, and commercial considerations
Prior experience in M&A, corporate development, or complex deal structuring preferred
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the legal department and across all businesses
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
Availability and responsiveness to legal and compliance team members and business units in a remote working environment
Working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, including business associate agreements, preferred
Knowledge of data privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR, preferred
Knowledge of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, preferred
Knowledge of on-premise, cloud, and hybrid technology deployment models, preferred
Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area
Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus consideration
Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
Disability insurance coverage
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, depending on specific level and length of service
Remote working environment
Dedicated, secure work area
High-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance