Corporate Counsel

Availity; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Community volunteering

Job summary

Availity is seeking an India-based Corporate Counsel to act as a hands-on legal partner across commercial, technology, corporate, and compliance matters. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, ensure HIPAA/HITECH and Indian regulatory compliance, and support both local and US teams while operating in a dynamic, fast-growing healthcare technology environment.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, preferably in healthcare IT or related fields, with LL.B. and potentially LL.M.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate, commercial, or tech transactions.
• Healthcare IT or revenue cycle management experience preferred.
• LL.B. from a recognized Indian university; LL.M. or advanced qualification a plus.
• Experience drafting SaaS, software licenses, professional services, vendor, confidentiality, and data protection agreements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; ability to explain legal risk clearly.

Responsibilities

• Independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology agreements.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable Indian laws; manage data protection obligations.
• Advise on governance, regulatory inquiries, and dispute resolution in healthcare tech and revenue cycle management.
• Collaborate with global Legal colleagues across time zones; translate requirements into actionable guidance.
• Manage assigned matters from intake through completion with visibility to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Corporate law

Technology transactions

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Education

LL.B. from Indian university

LL.M. or advanced qualification

Job description

Job Description Roles Responsibilities

At Availity, were not just another Healthcare Technology company; were pioneers reshaping the future of healthcare! With our headquarters in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, and an exciting office in Bangalore, India, along with an exceptional remote workforce across the United States, were a global team united by a powerful mission.

Were on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters - patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, were the heartbeat of an industry that impacts millions. With over 2 million providers connected to health plans, and processing over 12 billion transactions annually, our influence is continually expanding.

Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team where your ideas are celebrated, innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts. Were transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nations premier healthcare ecosystem.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel - India will serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner to Availity s business and global Legal team. The role will independently manage a broad range of commercial, technology, corporate, and compliance matters; identify practical solutions to complex issues; and take ownership of matters from initial assessment through resolution. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, work effectively across time zones and functions, and be a key contributor to the Legal team while supporting Availity s healthcare technology and revenue cycle management businesses.

Candidates must be authorized to work in India without current or future employer sponsorship.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India or Remote

Why you want to work on this team:

• Work on a team that is collaborative and will offer continuous learning opportunities
• Enjoy solving complex issues from a legal perspective
• Be part of a fast-growing technology organization that is dedicated to innovation and transformation

To be qualified for this position you:

• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with substantial responsibility for corporate, commercial, or technology transactions.

• Healthcare and/or information technology industry experience is strongly preferred. Healthcare clearinghouse or Revenue Cycle Management experience is a plus.

• LL.B. from a recognized Indian university and current enrollment with a State Bar Council in India; an LL.M. or other relevant advanced qualification is a plus.
• Working of commercial contracting and software licensing and offerings and security, and applicable Indian laws; familiarity with U.S. healthcare laws, emonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software license, professional services, vendor, confidentiality, and data protection agreements.
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision, appropriately prioritize competing demands, and escape material issues with clear analysis and recommended solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to move matters forward efficiently and deliver practical, business-oriented advice.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership, including the ability to anticipate legal and business needs, develop workable approaches, and contribute meaningfully to team priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to explain legal risk clearly to stakeholders in India and the United States.
• Sound, practical judgment and the confidence to make decisions within delegated authority while recognizing when consultation or escalation is appropriate.

You will set yourself apart with:

• Healthcare Technology Experience
• Well versed in Clearinghouse and/or Revenue Cycle Management

You will be:

• Independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, vendor, confidentiality, and data protection agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant privacy and security laws.
• Managing compliance with payer requirements and regulations affecting revenue cycle management.
• Proactively identifying legal and business risks, developing practical and proportionate solutions, and presenting clear recommendations that enable informed decision-making.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to manage and minimize legal risks.
• Managing and resolving legal disputes, including contract disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation related to healthcare technology and revenue cycle management.
• Serving as a responsive, trusted legal partner to internal stakeholders by translating legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance and taking ownership of follow-through.
• Collaborating effectively with Legal colleagues and business partners in India and the United States, including across time zones, while operating as an engaged and dependable member of the global team.
• Leading assigned matters from intake through completion, maintaining appropriate visibility for relevant stakeholders, and contributing to Legal team processes, knowledge resources, and strategic initiatives.

Availity culture and benefits:

• Availity is a certified Great Place to Work ! Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here!
• We have several Diversity Inclusion teams, a Young Professionals Group, a She Can Code IT group for women in tech, and various ways to engage with fellow Availity associates.
• Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack and in our industry that can help get you there too!
• Don t feel like wearing business attire Cool, you can wear jeans - we are a casual place.

• We offer competitive compensation and benefits for India-based associates, including performance-based incentive opportunities and applicable health and retirement benefits.

• India-based associates receive paid time off and company holidays in accordance with applicable policy and local requirements.

• We support associate wellness through programs and resources available under our India benefits offering.

• Interested in furthering your education We offer education reimbursement!

• Availity provides parental leave and other leave benefits in accordance with applicable policy and local requirements.

• Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community You re at the right place! Availity partners with various organizations, both locally and nationally, to raise awareness, funds and morale as our staff members volunteer their time and funds to engage the organizations campaign.

Interview process:

• Recruiter Recorded Video Interview
• Video Interview with Hiring Manager
• Video Panel Interview with Legal Peers
• Video Interview with a SME from the Provider Sales Team
• Video Interview with Director, Legal Contracts
• Video Interview with HR Business Partner
• Final Video Interview with Chief Legal Officer