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VB Spine · 1 week ago

Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracting

VB Spine LLC is a company focused on supporting surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel – Commercial Contracting with significant in-house experience in the medical technology sector to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide legal counsel on compliance and risk assessment.

E-CommerceHospitalManufacturingMedical Device

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including: GPO and IDN agreements, Product Purchasing Agreements, Rebate Arrangements, Hospital and healthcare system contracts, Distribution and reseller agreements, Clinical trial and research collaboration agreements, Confidentiality agreements, MSAs, and vendor contracts
Provide strategic legal counsel on contract structuring, risk assessment, and compliance with healthcare laws, including: Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), Stark Law, HIPAA and data privacy regulations, FDA regulatory frameworks related to med-tech products
Serve as the primary legal point of contact for Strategic Sales and Sales Operations teams on customer and partner engagements
Support contract lifecycle management processes and maintain templates and playbooks aligned with business and legal risk tolerances
Collaborate with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure contracts reflect current policies and legal obligations
Assist with legal due diligence and integration efforts for M&A or strategic partnership opportunities, as needed
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the med-tech and healthcare contracting landscape

Qualification

Commercial contract negotiationHealthcare regulatory complianceDrafting complex agreementsMed-tech industry experienceContract lifecycle managementBusiness acumenCommunicationAttention to detailCollaborative mindset

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
6+ years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3+ years in an in-house role within a med-tech, medical device manufacturer, distributor, healthcare technology company or as counsel within the supply chain or sourcing teams at a GPO, IDN, hospital system with experience reviewing, drafting and negotiation contracts
Demonstrated expertise in handling contracts with GPOs, IDNs, hospital systems, and healthcare providers
Advise leadership on regulatory compliance, GPO/AKS Safe Harbors, and sourcing best practices
Assist in the development of training programs, contract templates, and platform transitions to support enterprise sourcing, risk mitigation, and streamlined contract management
Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare regulatory environment, including compliance with GPO/AKS Safe Harbor requirements and reimbursement implications
Familiarity with sourcing best practices
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Strong business acumen and collaborative mindset
Excellent communication, judgment, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience with commercial contracts in the med-tech (highly preferred) or otherwise in the healthcare industry
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and legal operations best practices

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Company

VB Spine

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VB Spine provides spine implants and spinal solutions for surgical procedures and patient care.