Associate General Counsel (Sales Commercial Counsel)
US FL St. PetersburgAll locationsUS FL St. PetersburgUS NJ MorristownUS TX PlanoUS MA BostonUS MO St. Louis (Corp)US GA Atlanta Hybrid
$153,000–$193,800 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. At Zelis, AI is woven into the fabric of how we work. Every associate is expected - and empowered - to partner with AI to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and amplify their impact. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture. The Associate Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions will be part of the Zelis Sales Legal Team and responsible for providing legal support and advice to the Zelis Sales and Client Management team (Zelis Sales). The Counsel will work closely with Zelis Sales and business stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, and complete agreements with clients, such as health plans, third party administrators, and self-insured plans, and strategic partnerships that Zelis has with other organizations. This role will assist with a wide variety of sales transactional matters spanning a range of regulatory areas, including, but not limited to, federal and state regulation of health insurers, ERISA, and HIPAA privacy and security. The Counsel will report to the Vice President—Managing Counsel, Sales and work closely and collaboratively with fellow Sales Legal Team members and other members of the Zelis Enterprise Legal Organization to provide effective, efficient, and timely legal support and advice to Zelis Sales.
What you'll bring
- You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication.
- Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way.
- You are more than just your resume
- you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice.
- 5+ years of legal experience, with experience handling commercial and technology transactions required
- Superior legal drafting skills and experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate documents.
- Experience working with sales teams to prioritize and close transactions.
- Able to work and act decisively in a fast-paced, high activity environment
- comfortable in managing and responding to messages quickly and balancing multiple deals at one time.
- Collaborative team player with an attitude that no job is too big or too small.
- Strategic and pragmatic thinking.