[Hiring] Counsel @Cotiviti

Role Description

The Counsel, Vendor will support the Director, Senior Counsel in overseeing the full life cycle of Cotiviti’s healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts, from initial negotiation through execution, ongoing management, renewal, and termination. This role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including:

• Master services agreements
• Software license and SaaS agreements
• Business associate and data processing agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Other related commercial agreements

The ideal candidate has significant experience negotiating commercial agreements, particularly:

• SaaS
• Software licensing
• Professional services
• Platform agreements

They are comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and advising internal stakeholders on contract risk in plain, practical terms. A strong working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, including:

• Business associate agreements
• Data privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and GDPR
• AI-related contract terms
• Technology deployment models

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• 6+ years of experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements, gained in-house or at a large law firm
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiating skills on legal, risk, and commercial issues
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization’s legal department and across all businesses
• 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
• The intellect and energy to excel in a complex and ever-changing environment

Requirements

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and contract terms related to healthcare compliance, data privacy, technology licensing, and vendor relationships.
• Critical Judgment: Strong decision-making skills in contract negotiations, with the ability to clearly identify, prioritize, and articulate legal issues and recommended courses of action.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in drafting and reviewing vendor agreements, contract templates, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for translating complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.
• Business Acumen: Sound judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives across complex deal structures and commercial negotiations.

Benefits

• Base compensation ranges from $128,000 to $145,000 per year
• This role is eligible for commission or discretionary bonus consideration
• Competitive benefits package including:
• 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, depending on specific level and length of service with Cotiviti

Company Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of Cotiviti and requirements of the job change.

Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Date of posting: 10/28/2026

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 11/28/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.