Commercial Counsel – Contract

Covera Health

Contract Commercial Counsel providing legal support to Covera's commercial organization. Role involves negotiating agreements and advising on various legal matters in health tech.

Posted 7/16/2026contractRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82 - $100 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, with a strong focus on healthcare technology and compliance with HIPAA and state privacy laws. Proven ability to enhance legal operations through the implementation of AI and legal technology while providing strategic legal advice across various business functions.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive U.S. Bar Membership4+ Years Of Legal Experience In Health TechExpertise In HIPAA And State Privacy LawsExperience Negotiating Complex Deals

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Hard Skills

Negotiation Of Commercial AgreementsDrafting Of MSAs And SaaS AgreementsAdvising On Data Use And PrivacyUnderstanding Of FDA And CMS RegulationsProduct Counseling On Emerging Technologies

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsProactive Risk Management

Tools & Technologies

Legal TechnologyAI In Contracting Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Healthcare TechnologyDigital HealthRegulated Data EnvironmentsClinical Decision SupportState CPOM Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements including MSAs, SaaS Agreements, Statements of Work, Business Associate Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, amendments, procurement agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
Partner closely with Sales to help accelerate deal velocity while appropriately managing legal and regulatory risk.
Serve as the primary legal partner for day-to-day commercial legal requests across the business.
Advise business partners on commercial, privacy, product, and operational legal matters.
Develop and maintain contract templates, fallback language, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
Improve legal operations by identifying opportunities to streamline contracting processes and increase efficiency.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations on commercial initiatives involving healthcare technology and AI.
Evaluate, implement, and continuously improve the use of AI and legal technology to enhance contracting workflows, legal operations, and team efficiency.
Support procurement and vendor negotiations across the organization.
Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized legal matters when appropriate.
Build trusted relationships across the business by providing practical, solution oriented legal advice that balances business objectives with appropriate risk management. Escalate unusual legal, regulatory, or business risks to senior members of the Legal team when appropriate.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school with active U.S. bar membership
4+ years of legal experience - a blend of law firm and in-house roles in health tech or digital health
Significant experience advising on data use, privacy, and security in healthcare or other regulated data environments; deep understanding of HIPAA and state consumer privacy laws is required
Expertise in state and federal laws and regulations that impact our business (FDA, CMS)
Familiarity with FDA guidance on SaMD, clinical decision support, and state CPOM laws
Strong background in product counseling, including guidance on ethical and regulatory implications of emerging technologies
Experience negotiating complex deals with multiple stakeholders, including licensing, payor, hospital systems, and client agreements
Proactive, mission-driven mindset, comfortable in fast-moving, high-impact environments
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and proactive risk management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status
Commitment to building diverse teams
Opportunity to help save lives through better healthcare