Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial/Healthcare
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
This position is for a corporate generalist with health law experience who can address legal issues from a commercial perspective. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts of many types and counseling internal clients on a broad range of business, compliance, healthcare and regulatory (Federal and State) matters. The Sr Corporate Counsel will serve as a key strategic partner to our Commercial team.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including: MSAs and related SOWs, DPAs/BAAs, reseller and collaboration agreements, and data licensing.
- Lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners; balance risk with business velocity and articulate practical paths to signature.
- Advise sales, channels, product, security, finance, and procurement on commercial strategy, legal risk, privacy, and compliance; provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines.
- Continuously improve (not build from scratch) contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks; streamline approvals and escalations to reduce cycle time.
- Manage outside counsel on overflow and specialized matters; ensure quality and cost discipline.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the health care industry and applicable laws and regulations impacting health care providers, and exceptional transactional skills. Desirable experience includes:
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) is required
- Minimum of seven years' experience as a practicing attorney
- Eligible to practice in your applicable state of residence
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
- Experience dealing with government and commercial health plans and reimbursement issues
- Experience handling Medicare or Medicaid billing issues
- Representation of health care providers and/or plans
- Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA, fraud and abuse and STARK laws
- Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence for contracting and research
Requirements
- A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) is required
- Minimum of seven years' experience as a practicing attorney
- Eligible to practice in your applicable state of residence
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
- Experience dealing with government and commercial health plans and reimbursement issues
- Experience handling Medicare or Medicaid billing issues
- Representation of health care providers and/or plans
- Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA, fraud and abuse and STARK laws
- Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence for contracting and research
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Well-being programs
- Health assessment program
- Mental health program
- Vacation and Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus MyDay
- Financial coaching
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.