Corporate Counsel

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India

Remote

INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Remote-first culture

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Availity is seeking a Corporate Counsel – India to join our team in Bengaluru or remote. You will independently manage commercial, technology, corporate, and compliance matters with a focus on healthcare technology and revenue cycle domains.

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, you will partner with the global legal team to resolve complex issues across time zones. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of post-qualification experience, strong English communication, and familiarity with US

Qualifications

At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in law firms or in-house legal departments.
Healthcare and/or information technology industry experience preferred.
Experience with SaaS, software licensing, vendor agreements, and data protection.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and technology agreements including SaaS and licenses.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH and privacy/security laws in India and US.
Manage regulatory inquiries, disputes, and litigation related to healthcare tech.
Provide practical risk-based legal guidance to cross-functional teams.
Develop policies to minimize legal risks and support business goals.
Collaborate with global Legal teams across India and the United States.

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Education

LL.B. (Indian)

LL.M. (adv qualification)

Job description

Company Introduction

Availity is one of the leading health information networks in the United States, processing more than 4 billion transactions annually and connecting more than two million healthcare providers and over two thousand technology partners to health plans nationwide. Our teams of technology, business, and customer service professionals in Bangalore, India, are working together to transform healthcare delivery in the United States through innovation and collaboration. Our technologists help develop cutting-edge revenue cycle solutions that help hospitals, health systems, and physicians maximize payments and optimize their workflows. Availity is a diverse group of people whose talents, curiosity and passion steer the company to create innovative solutions for the US Healthcare industry. If you are a driven, creative and collaborative individual, with exceptional technology skills to drive innovation, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities

At Availity, we're not just another Healthcare Technology company; we're 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, we're a global team united by a powerful mission. We're on a mission to bring the focus back to what truly matters – patient care. As the leading healthcare engagement platform, we're 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. We're transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the nation's premier healthcare ecosystem. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel – India will serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner to Availit’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 Availit’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 elevate 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 “GreatPlacetoWork”! 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. Wanttoworkforanorganizationthatgivesbacktothecommunity?You’reattherightplace! Availitypartnerswithvariousorganizations,bothlocallyandnationally,toraiseawareness,fundsandmoraleasourstaffmembersvolunteertheirtimeandfundstoengagetheorganizationscampaign.

Eligibility Video Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role. Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non‑participants. We love what we do. More importantly, we love where we do it. If you enjoy talented, positive people who are dedicated to working together to create awesomeproductsandsolutions,thenAvailityistheplaceforyou. Theworkischallengingbuttherewardsrundeep,asdotheopportunitiesforgrowth.Comemakeyourmarkinaplacewhereyouwilllovewhatyoudo.

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