RWJBarnabas Health · 3 days ago
Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting
West Orange, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $295K/yr
7+ years expRWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic health care system, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel in IT Contracting to support and guide the organization on information technology contracting and digital health initiatives. The role includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of IT-related agreements while collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for:
Software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, and managed services
IT consulting and professional services
Hardware and equipment procurement and maintenance
Data sharing, data security, and interoperability
Emerging technologies: AI, digital health platforms, telemedicine, and mobile applications
Partner with IT leadership, Procurement and Privacy in vendor evaluation and contract management
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy/security regulations, and healthcare-specific cybersecurity standards
Advise on intellectual property, data ownership, licensing rights, and related risk allocation
Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams on data protection, breach response, and cybersecurity governance
Provide strategic legal advice to support IT modernization, digital transformation, and system-wide technology initiatives
Develop and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for IT agreements
Provide training and guidance to IT and business stakeholders on contracting principles and risk management
Assist with contract lifecycle management improvements and documentation management systems e.g., iManage/Filesite, Contraxx
Support other corporate transactions, projects, and health system initiatives as needed
Deep understanding of IT contracting and digital health issues
Strong client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with senior leadership
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to the New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain limited in-house license
Minimum 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on IT contracting, technology transactions, or related areas
Strong knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property law
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed health system environment
Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach
Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence and/or legal technology tools e.g., contract lifecycle management systems, AI-assisted contract review platforms in legal workflows
Preferred
Prior experience in healthcare, hospital systems, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
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