Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quest Diagnostics is a healthcare diagnostics company seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial/Healthcare. The role serves as a strategic partner to the Commercial team by drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and advising internal stakeholders on business, compliance, healthcare, privacy, and regulatory matters. The position also improves contracting processes and manages outside counsel.

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

Skills

• 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
• A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) is required
• Minimum of seven years' experience as a practicing attorney
• Eligible to practice in your applicable state of residence
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
• Experience dealing with government and commercial health plans and reimbursement issues
• Experience handling Medicare or Medicaid billing issues
• Representation of health care providers and/or plans
• Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA, fraud and abuse and STARK laws
• Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence for contracting and research

Benefits

• Remote daily
• 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

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