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Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled Healthcare Procurement Counsel with deep expertise in healthcare, technology, and complex commercial contracting. In this role, you will drive enterprise-wide procurement strategy and serve as a trusted legal advisor to both operational leadership and the broader legal team. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and has hands-on experience negotiating sophisticated technology, data, clinical, and vendor agreements — particularly within healthcare systems, health plans, research organizations, or public-private partnerships.
Job Responsibility:
Provide expert legal counsel on procurement matters including vendor agreements, IT and SaaS contracts, clinical and operational procurements, and supply chain transactions
Advise on regulatory considerations impacting purchasing, including HIPAA, FDA compliance, CMS rules, data privacy, and NYC procurement laws
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of procurement agreements, such as: SaaS and cloud-based technology contracts, Cybersecurity and data‑sharing agreements, Professional services and consulting agreements, Clinical and medical technology procurements
Drive contract strategy to ensure alignment with organizational and operational priorities
Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks throughout the procurement lifecycle
Support development, enhancement, and implementation of internal procurement policies and workflows
Promote best practices in contract governance, vendor management, and regulatory compliance
Partner closely with internal teams—including IT, finance, clinical operations, pharmacy, and supply chain—to deliver clear, practical legal guidance
Provide responsive, solutions-oriented support to senior leadership and stakeholders
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active NY State Bar license (required)
3–7 years of commercial contracting experience, ideally in healthcare, life sciences, or health IT
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, FDA, CMS, data privacy, and healthcare regulatory frameworks
Proven success negotiating complex procurement and vendor agreements
Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and stakeholder‑facing environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Nice to have:
Experience in public sector or quasi-public procurement highly preferred
Leadership experience or the ability to mentor junior legal staff a plus
Prior experience working in healthcare provider, health plan, nonprofit health system, or research institution environments
Strong familiarity with SaaS/cloud technology agreements and data governance
Understanding of value-based care, managed care models, or healthcare reimbursement structures
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance