Counsel – Vendor

Cotiviti

. Support the Director, Senior Counsel in overseeing the full life cycle of healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating technology and commercial agreements, particularly in the healthcare sector, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR. Proficient in contract management processes and capable of advising stakeholders on legal risks and contract interpretation.

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Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar Membership6+ Years Negotiating Technology AgreementsStrong Knowledge of Healthcare AgreementsMeticulous Attention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentCompliance DocumentationContract InterpretationSaaS Agreement NegotiationSoftware LicensingProfessional Services AgreementsData Processing AgreementsBusiness Associate Agreements

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiating SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Contract DatabasesTracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Vendor ContractsHIPAACCPA/CPRAGDPRAI-related Contract TermsTechnology Deployment Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director, Senior Counsel in overseeing the full life cycle of healthcare and non-healthcare vendor contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate master services, software license, professional services, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, business associate, data processing, statements of work, and related agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risks, and compliance requirements
Prepare legal summaries and risk assessments on contract terms and key provisions
Maintain contract databases and tracking systems for vendor relationships
Support contract management processes and workflow improvements
Coordinate with strategic vendor services, compliance, privacy, information governance, and other business stakeholders
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to resolve contract issues and support business objectives
Train non-legal teams on contract processes and legal requirements
Complete performance-review responsibilities, special projects, and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school
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
Experience negotiating commercial agreements, particularly SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and platform agreements
Strong working knowledge of healthcare-related agreements, business associate agreements, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, AI-related contract terms, and technology deployment models preferred
Strong interpersonal, presentation, negotiating, and communication skills
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision in a remote working environment
Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and contract terms
Ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate legal issues and recommended courses of action
Meticulous attention to detail in drafting and reviewing agreements, templates, risk assessments, and compliance documentation
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 level and length of service
Virtual interviews due to remote work