Senior Counsel, Commercial

Role

As Senior Counsel, Commercial, you will be the Legal partner to Headway’s best-in-class Payer contracting team, negotiating innovative and high-impact partnerships with the nation’s leading health plans. You will also be responsible for building out systems and processes that will allow the Legal and Payer teams to partner most effectively. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven healthcare technology company, work alongside passionate and talented colleagues, and grow in an environment where Legal is viewed as a strategic partner.

Responsibilities

• Own our payer contracting strategy, aligning business interests with legal terms and regulations
• Build for scale and implement systems to land high-value payer contracts efficiently
• Review and negotiate the terms of Headway’s health plan agreements
• Partner with outside counsel on cutting-edge approaches to unlock value and mitigate risk

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-bar admittance legal experience with a deep understanding of healthcare contracting between payers and providers
• Meaningful in-house experience in a fast-paced, high-growth start-up environment
• Deep ability to build relationships and consensus with colleagues amid competing views and priorities
• Builder’s mindset, energized by enhancing operational structure
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing required (including ability to register as NY in-house counsel)

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $179,200 - $280,000 based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.

• Equity compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSA / FSA
• 401K
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Therapy Reimbursement
• 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
• Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
• 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week