Job Description

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in contracts and commercial agreements, especially in healthcare or regulated industries. You are strategic, detail-oriented, and confident in navigating complex negotiations while balancing legal risk with business objectives. As a thought leader, you anticipate industry trends, influence strategy, and communicate complex legal concepts with clarity and impact. You thrive in a collaborative environment, provide practical and actionable guidance to executives and teams, and are passionate about supporting a mission-driven company that improves healthcare payment integrity. In this role, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

Contracts & Commercial Matters

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, software licensing, and consulting agreements.
• Develop standardized contract templates and playbooks to streamline negotiations and reduce risk.
• Ensure all contracts align with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and company objectives.
• Please let internal stakeholders know about contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.

Legal Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic counsel on corporate governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, partnership agreements, and vendor/customer arrangements.

Healthcare & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare laws, including HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, CMS, and state insurance regulations.
• Oversee privacy, data security, and fraud/waste/abuse compliance programs.
• Monitor evolving healthcare and payment integrity regulations, advising on implications for the business.

Risk Management

• Develop and oversee risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the Compliance department, ensuring regulatory requirements are monitored, documented, and implemented effectively across the organization.
• Manage disputes, litigation, and relationships with outside counsel.
• Create frameworks to reduce liability and strengthen compliance culture.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar license in Oregon; multi-state licensure a plus.
• 10+ years of legal experience, with a significant focus on contracts, healthcare, compliance, and negotiation.
• Strong background in healthcare regulatory matters (HIPAA, CMS guidelines, payor/provider relationships).
• Proven ability to manage complex contracts, negotiations, and corporate governance issues.
• Experience advising executives and boards in a high-growth or healthcare technology environment is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with strategic opportunity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to evolving regulations and changing case dynamics.
• Must be based in the Portland metro area or able to commute regularly.

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