Senior Legal Counsel (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Healthcare): Providing legal guidance on commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters for healthcare brands with an accent on SaaS, HIT, and AI technologies. Focus on drafting complex customer agreements, ensuring HIPAA/GDPR compliance, and managing regulatory risks in the US and EU.

Location: Hybrid (8 days/month), based in Waltham, MA, USA

Salary: $128,900 - $226,050 USD

Company

A global leader in professional information services that combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology to support critical decision-making.

What you will do

• Structure, draft, and negotiate SaaS, enterprise licensing, and subscription agreements with private and public organizations.
• Develop content licensing agreements for RAG models, LLMs, and other emerging AI technologies.
• Advise segment leadership on contractual and regulatory risks related to new product offerings and marketing activities.
• Provide counsel on HIPAA/HITECH Act, GDPR, and healthcare laws applicable to providers, payers, pharmacies, and HIT suppliers.
• Manage outside counsel and collaborate with global legal teams on IP, litigation, HR, and M&A matters.
• Build strong rapport with senior executives to drive effective, high-quality legal services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. (law degree) required.
• Must be admitted to practice law in the state in which the candidate resides.
• Minimum of 7 years of corporate/commercial legal experience, preferably across top-tier law firms and in-house departments.
• Strong background in HIT, digital health concepts, and SaaS subscription arrangements.
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations in the U.S. and EU.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Financial security through 401(k), FSA, and HSA.
• Work-life balance with Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Educational support via a Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Commuter benefits for office attendance.

Hiring process

• Interviews conducted without AI tools or external prompts to ensure authenticity.
• Virtual backgrounds must be removed during interviews.
• Includes in-person interviews at a hirify.global office.