Contract Attorney – Strategic Transactions & Negotiations (Healthcare / Med Tech) Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension) Start Date: January 12, 2026 Work Arrangement: Remote, PST Pay Rate: $40-43/hr Role Overview We are seeking an experienced contract attorney to support the Strategic Transactions & Negotiations Group as a contractor. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements within the healthcare and medical technology space, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) models.
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial contracting expertise, a solid understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, and the ability to navigate interdependent legal, technical, and business considerations. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to support commercial objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with state, federal, and private customers in alignment with company policies and approved terms.
Support a wide range of agreements, including Master Agreements, Purchase and Rental Agreements, SaaS and DaaS agreements, Software Licensing, Support Services, HIPAA/BAA, Data Security, and related amendments.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of products, customers, and internal policies to effectively guide negotiations.
Identify, analyze, and clearly communicate technical, operational, legal, and financial risks to enable informed decision-making.
Summarize transaction-specific issues and escalate concerns to senior stakeholders and legal counsel as appropriate.
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Regulatory, Risk Management, Accounting, Marketing, and others to support contract templates and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deliver high-quality work with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism.
Qualifications
Licensed attorney with a minimum of 3 years of commercial contracting and negotiation experience, or J.D. with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience in healthcare, med tech, or regulated medical device and software environments strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of contract law, healthcare compliance frameworks (including HIPAA), and data protection/security requirements.
Hands-on experience negotiating SaaS and DaaS agreements and familiarity with subscription-based or service delivery models.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and adapt negotiation strategies in ambiguous or fast-moving situations.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with contract management tools is a plus.
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