Role Description
Harris Healthcare is seeking a business-oriented, motivated, resourceful Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Team!
This new team member will report to Harrisβ Associate General Counsel, Privacy, and we are looking for candidates who possess 4+ years of experience from a well-respected firm or company, with a firm understanding of the legal issues arising under technology contracts, software license agreements, and US healthcare laws including HIPAA. This role requires a highly motivated and organized individual with strong business judgment and exceptional drafting skills. The position is remote and eligible to anyone in the U.S.
What your role will be:
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Responsible for legal matters for assigned Harris Healthcare business units.
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Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and contracts for customers and vendors, including license agreements, reseller agreements, service agreements, technology development agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
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Based on experience level, lead, from beginning to end, the structuring, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and closing of corporate and commercial transactions.
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Create and maintain template agreements based on business and legal requirements.
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Work closely with the other members of the Legal & Compliance Department and cross-functional teams across Harris Healthcare to identify needs, advise and counsel internal clients, and support Harrisβ business growth.
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Represent the needs and concerns of Harris Healthcare business units when interacting with customers, vendors and other partners; interact with external counsel on negotiations and dispute resolution; assist with various legal matters as assigned.
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Review and proactively identify legal trends and risks as part of the changing regulatory environment.
Qualifications
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Knowledge of US healthcare law, including HIPAA, data privacy and security.
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Familiarity with reviewing and drafting technology/software license agreements.
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Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, and exercise excellent judgment.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide sound, clear and succinct legal advice and analysis to business units and the Legal team, in both verbal and written form.
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Ability to manage a diverse scope of matters, issues and projects simultaneously.
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Must have a JD Degree and be a member in good standing of a State Bar.
Requirements
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International contracting experience; experience with GDPR, UK and other international privacy laws a plus.
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International medical device regulatory and/or contracting experience a plus.
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Familiarity with the CCPA and other State privacy and breach notification laws a plus.
Benefits
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3 weeks' vacation (increases with tenure) and 5 personal days.
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plan offerings.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401k matching program.
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Health and Wellness programs with remote flexibility.
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Salary Range: $90,000 - 130,000/annually.
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In addition, the position is eligible for the Bonus Program.