Job Abstract

Overview:

Inovalon is seeking a Corporate Counsel who will have a primary focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements with customers and suppliers. This role will also advise business leaders on deal structures, legal risks and negotiation strategies. The incumbent will further act as a resource to others in the Legal and Compliance Department and work closely with internal business clients on new product initiatives and other corporate, transactional, and regulatory topics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate a significant volume of sales/revenue contracts for the Company and its affiliated entities;
• Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers and partners, including technology agreements, professional services agreements, supplier agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and data sharing agreements;
• Respond to contract related inquiries and provide guidance as a subject matter expert;
• Identify and evaluate contractual and legal risks of business opportunities and suggest alternatives that lead to optimal solutions;
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Product teams to ensure that contractual terms are compliant with legal, regulatory, and Company policies and risk preferences;
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the company.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney with at least two (2) years of experience working at a law firm, corporate legal department or similar organization.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contracting or general corporate transactions, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising business partners on complex agreements.

• Experience with healthcare law, SaaS and/or technology contracts is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels;
• Must have ability to handle multiple projects in fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
• Must have strong analytical, business judgment, and collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate with senior management.
• A self-starter who is detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with minimal supervision.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in any US state or the District of Columbia.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time);
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force;
• Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;
• Subject to inside environmental conditions; and
• Up to approximately 10% travel may be required.