Corporate Counsel

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Corporate Counsel  

Reporting to a senior member of the Legal team, the Corporate Counsel should be a bright, energetic, business-minded and self-motivated transactional attorney with 1-5 years of transactional legal experience (commercial, general corporate, and/or M&A).

   
Job Responsibilities 

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including sales, channels and vendor contracts, RFP responses, and supporting documents  

• Providing ongoing commercial legal advice and support to the sales, product, marketing, account management, and business development teams  

• Working closely with management and business partners on a variety of agreements and issues impacting a rapidly growing healthcare IT company  

• Collaborating with, supporting, advising, and facilitating cross-team decision-making among internal teams.  

• Conducting legal trainings for business stakeholders on a variety of commercial legal issues  

• Supporting corporate transactional work, as needed (e.g., M&A and strategic investments) 

• Assisting with other general legal matters to be assigned as company needs warrant  

Typical Qualifications 

• J.D. from a well-recognized law school and excellent academic credentials  

• Admitted to the Massachusetts state bar or another U.S. state bar 

• 1-5 years commercial and/or corporate transactional experience required 

• Regulatory (especially health industry) experience preferred  

• Superior verbal and written communication skills (including contract drafting), including the ability to communicate concisely to clients & employees, integrate legal and business knowledge, and provide balanced advice regarding risks  

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability and willingness to spend the time necessary to meet demanding deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities  

• Ability to think creatively and strategically, with both business acumen and legal skills  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to flourish in a fast-paced environment 

• A writing exercise will be a critical component to the interview process  

For candidates located in California, Colorado, New York City, and Westchester County (NY), please visit the following link for pay range information: 
California: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/ca-nontech-manager  

Colorado: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/co-nontech-manager  

New York: https://www.athenahealth.com/salary-range/ny-nontech-manager

About athenahealth

Here’s our vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.  

What’s unique about our locations? 
From an historic, 19th century arsenal to a converted, landmark power plant, all of athenahealth’s offices were carefully chosen to represent our innovative spirit and promote the most positive and productive work environment for our teams. Our 10 offices across the United States and India — plus numerous remote employees — all work to modernize the healthcare experience, together. 
 
Our company culture might be our best feature. 
We don't take ourselves too seriously. But our work? That’s another story. athenahealth develops and implements products and services that support US healthcare: It’s our chance to create healthier futures for ourselves, for our family and friends, for everyone.  

Our vibrant and talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our goal. We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where every athenista feels comfortable bringing their best selves to work. 

Our size makes a difference, too: We are small enough that your individual contributions will stand out — but large enough to grow your career with our resources and established business stability. 
 
Giving back is integral to our culture. Our athenaGives platform strives to support food security, expand access to high-quality healthcare for