Corporate Counsel - Healthcare Law Career at Advantmed in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Growth in a Specialized Niche
This role sits at the intersection of commercial contract law and U.S. healthcare regulation — one of the most in-demand and well-compensated legal specializations. Attorneys who develop fluency in HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and risk-adjustment contracting are increasingly sought after by health tech, managed care, and value-based care companies. This is a high-value niche with strong career longevity.
Compensation Context
No salary range is disclosed, which is a minor yellow flag for transparency. Market benchmarks for in-house corporate counsel with 3+ years of healthcare contracting experience in the U.S. typically range from $120,000–$170,000 annually, with senior roles at health tech firms reaching $180,000+. The annual performance bonus is a meaningful upside component worth clarifying during negotiations.
Green Flags
- Broad scope: you'll handle everything from NDAs to complex health plan agreements — excellent for skill development.
- Direct collaboration with legal, compliance, and business teams signals strong cross-functional visibility.
- Work-from-home policy supports work-life balance for a demanding legal role.
Watch Points
- The "quarterback" framing and coordination-heavy duties suggest this role carries significant operational responsibility — confirm adequate support staff or paralegals.
- Company size/stage is not disclosed; understanding the size of the legal team matters for workload expectations.
- 3+ years minimum is relatively junior for a "Corporate Counsel" title — clarify reporting structure and advancement path.
About Advantmed
Advantmed is a leading provider of risk adjustment, quality improvement, and value-based solutions to health plans and providers. We drive market leading performance with integrated technology, service, and program solutions that improve the risk adjustment and quality programs of our partners. Our solutions focus on identifying, managing, and documenting risk and quality performance, and the proactive clinical engagement of high acuity populations.
Position Summary
The Corporate Counsel is primarily responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of contracts, including health plan, provider, and vendor contracts, while ensuring that contracts are in line with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives. This role will apply legal knowledge and business judgment to support internal stakeholders, evaluate contractual risk, interpret relevant laws, and provide guidance and practical solutions. The attorney will also partner closely with internal legal, compliance, and business teams on a variety of matters beyond contracting, providing general legal support as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Review, Drafting & Negotiation
- Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
- Health plan, provider, subcontractor, and commercial service agreements
- Business associate agreements and business associate subcontractor agreements
- Confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements
- Vendor and technology agreements
- Employment-related agreements
- Ensure contract terms comply with company policies, minimize risk, and align with operational needs.
- Advise internal teams regarding contract terms and implications on business operations, including providing guidance and practical solutions.
Contract Administration & Record Management
- Serve as the primary coordinator ("quarterback") for inbound and outbound client contracts, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the review process.
- Route contract provisions to the appropriate internal business owners (e.g., operations, finance, compliance) for review and approval, ensuring all required inputs are received before finalization.
- Track contract status from the initial request through execution, proactively following up with internal teams to keep timelines on schedule.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date contract files, templates, and clause libraries to support efficient contract lifecycle management.
Compliance & Governance
- Assist with day-to-day compliance and governance activities related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and health plan compliance.
- Maintain corporate legal records, contracts repository, entity documents, and compliance files.
- Assist with regulatory filings, annual reports, and preparation of documents for audits or client reviews.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school required.
- 3+ years of experience as an attorney in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Experience within the healthcare industry and with healthcare-related contracting is preferred, including health plan and provider contracting.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, indemnification, HIPAA, privacy and data-sharing rules, and risk-mitigation strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary within the range based on your experience, skills, and fit for the role.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work From Home
- Wellness Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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