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Senior Corporate Counsel

Quest Diagnostics Inc

Secaucus, NJFull-time$180–230K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$180–230K/yr
Location
Secaucus, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Admitted To At Least One State Bar Or Eligible For Licensure As A Registered In-House CounselDoctorate

Job overview

Quest Diagnostics Inc is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel. The Sr Corporate Counsel is a corporate generalist with health law experience who addresses legal issues from a commercial perspective, drafting and negotiating contracts while counseling internal clients on business, compliance, healthcare and regulatory matters, and serving as a strategic partner to business teams.

Key focus areas include Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, DPAs/BAAs, reseller and collaboration agreements, and data licensing., Lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners; balance risk with business velocity and articulate practical paths to signature., and Advise sales, channels, product, security, finance, and procurement on commercial strategy, legal risk, privacy, and compliance; provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines..

Important skills include Health Law, Commercial Perspective, Drafting Contracts, Negotiating Contracts, Business Counseling, and Compliance Counseling. Preferred (not required): Data Analysis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Health LawCommercial PerspectiveDrafting ContractsNegotiating ContractsBusiness CounselingCompliance CounselingHealthcare CounselingRegulatory CounselingStrategic PartneringMSAsSOWsDPAs/BAAsReseller AgreementsCollaboration AgreementsData LicensingComplex NegotiationsCommercial StrategyLegal RiskPrivacyContract TemplatesFallback PositionsNegotiation PlaybooksManaging Outside CounselHealthcare Industry KnowledgeApplicable Healthcare Laws and RegulationsTransactional SkillsLegal Drafting SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDiplomacyAdaptabilityEffective CommunicationGood JudgmentObjective PerspectiveWorking IndependentlyCollaborationTime ManagementArtificial Intelligence Tools for ContractingArtificial Intelligence Tools for ResearchDrafting and Negotiating Complex Commercial Health Care AgreementsHIPAADeveloping Procedures and Protocols for Contract ReviewsData AnalysisConsumer-Facing Health Care

Qualifications

PhD7-10 Years ExperienceDoctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) or Equivalent DegreeAdmitted to at Least One State Bar or Eligible for Licensure as a Registered in-House CounselMinimum of Seven to Ten Years of Experience as a Practicing AttorneyPrevious in-House Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

7 - 10 years

Minimum Education Required

PhD

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Description

The Sr Corporate Counsel is a corporate generalist with health law experience who can address legal issues from a commercial perspective. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts of many types and counseling internal clients on a broad range of business, compliance, healthcare and regulatory (Federal and State) matters. The Sr Corporate Counsel will serve as a key strategic partner to our business teams.

Salary Range: $180,000 to $230,000/year + 25% Annual Incentive Plan + LTI

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

*Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

*Best-in-class well-being programs

*Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

*healthyMINDS mental health program

*Vacation and Health/Flex Time

*6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

*FinFit financial coaching and services

*401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

*Employee stock purchase plan

*Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

*Flexible Spending Accounts

*Annual incentive plans

*Matching gifts program

*Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

*Career advancement opportunities

*...and so much more!

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including: MSAs and related SOWs, DPAs/BAAs, reseller and collaboration agreements, and data licensing.

Lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners; balance risk with business velocity and articulate practical paths to signature.

Advise sales, channels, product, security, finance, and procurement on commercial strategy, legal risk, privacy, and compliance; provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines.

Continuously improve (not build from scratch) contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks; streamline approvals and escalations to reduce cycle time.

Manage outside counsel on overflow and specialized matters; ensure quality and cost discipline

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the health care industry and applicable laws and regulations impacting health care providers, and exceptional transactional skills. Desirable experience includes

A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) or equivalent degree is required.

Must be admitted to at least one state bar, or be eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel Juris Doctor Degree

Minimum of seven to ten years of experience as a practicing attorney

Previous in-house experience is preferred

Significant experience in drafting and negotiating contracts in a health care setting

Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements

Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA and other U.S. privacy laws

Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews

Experience in data analytics and/or consumer-facing health care

Strong legal drafting skills

Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to communicate effectively with partners at all levels

Good judgment and ability to maintain an objective perspective, particularly when resolving legal risk of clinical matters

Ability to work well independently and on a team, and the ability to prioritize effectively

Proficient using Artificial Intelligence tools for contracting and research

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Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

65229

Job Type

Full Time

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