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We are looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to support heart failure-related business activities in Livremore, California. This role provides practical legal guidance across commercial operations, contract strategy, reimbursement matters, and promotional review in a regulated healthcare environment. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to help manage risk, enable business objectives, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
Job Responsibility
Advise business stakeholders on payor contracting matters by reviewing, revising, and negotiating agreements while recommending approaches that support sound commercial strategy
Counsel internal teams on operational and regulatory issues affecting billing, reimbursement, audits, and compliance activities tied to healthcare products and services
Assess reimbursement and payor-related disputes, identify legal exposure, and recommend practical solutions to reduce risk and support resolution
Prepare, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial agreements, including arrangements related to sourcing, sales, licensing, marketing initiatives, co-promotion, and research collaborations
Review advertising, educational, and promotional content to confirm alignment with legal requirements, internal policies, and truth-in-advertising standards
Provide timely legal support to commercial functions that engage healthcare professionals, offering clear guidance on day-to-day business questions and more complex legal matters
Handle pre-dispute and early dispute matters through negotiation and settlement support, working to resolve issues efficiently and protect business interests
Create and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and training materials to streamline legal processes across supported teams
Coordinate with external counsel when needed by defining scope, overseeing deliverables, and managing legal spend effectively
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology teams
limited travel of approximately 10–15% may be required
Requirements
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
At least 3 years of experience practicing as a commercial attorney in a leading law firm, an in-house legal department, or a combination of both
Demonstrated experience with payor agreements, reimbursement matters, and commercial contracting in the healthcare industry
Working knowledge of laws and regulations affecting healthcare sales and marketing, government reimbursement, fraud and abuse, privacy, and anti-corruption compliance
Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex business agreements with strong attention to legal and commercial risk
Strong judgment, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise cross-functional stakeholders effectively