Senior Commercial Counsel, Healthcare

Cadence Solutions

. Own the full lifecycle of commercial contracts with health systems and other partners, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts within the healthcare sector, including drafting, negotiating, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in building contracting processes and advising on healthcare regulatory risks while collaborating across various teams.

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Commercial Contract ManagementHealthcare Regulatory KnowledgeContracting Process ImprovementJD and Active Bar MembershipVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceObligation TrackingSaaS AgreementsLicensing AgreementsData Processing AgreementsHealthcare RegulationsContract Portfolio ManagementDeal Structuring

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationAdvisory SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI Research ToolsProductivity Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

JD from Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Anti-Kickback StatuteStark LawCivil Monetary PenaltiesHIPAAClinical LicensureScope-of-Practice RequirementsPayer ContractingHealthcareLife SciencesProcurement Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of commercial contracts with health systems and other partners, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing
Serve as the final legal reviewer on non-standard and high-risk terms within approval authority
Own vendor contracts and third-party relationships, including SaaS agreements, service contracts, licensing agreements, data processing agreements, and procurement-related contracts
Define the vendor review process with finance, security, and compliance, and set operational, regulatory, and information security standards for third parties
Build and own contracting playbooks, templates, clause libraries, and standard negotiation positions
Manage the existing contract portfolio, including amendments, renewals, and partner and vendor inquiries
Build an obligation-tracking process to keep commitments visible and met
Advise senior business leaders on healthcare regulatory risk, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Civil Monetary Penalties, and state licensure requirements
Recommend deal structures as service lines and Medicare reimbursement frameworks change
Mentor sales, partnerships, and procurement teams on contract risk and playbook use
Set escalation paths determining when a deal needs legal review
Collaborate across sales, partnerships, clinical, finance, security, compliance, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience handling commercial contracts in-house and/or at a law firm, with a strong preference for experience in healthcare or life sciences
Working knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, and clinical licensure and scope-of-practice requirements
Experience building or improving contracting processes, including playbooks, clause libraries, or template suites that support a scaling organization
JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
A commercial attorney with healthcare experience who thrives in high-velocity, mission-driven environments and is comfortable owning the contracting function with minimal oversight
Fluency with AI research and productivity tools and the ability to evaluate AI-driven insights critically
Experience on both the sell-side and buy-side is preferred
Experience with HIPAA and privacy law is a plus
Experience contracting with payers is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay & equity*
Fully remote
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental & vision
Paid time off
401k plan + matching
Paid parental leave
Home office stipend