Associate General Counsel (Sales Commercial Counsel)

LE018 Zelis Healthcare, LLC; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 193,800; Full time

Job summary

Zelis Healthcare, LLC is seeking an Associate General Counsel for the Sales/Commercial Transactions team. You will provide legal support to the Zelis Sales and Client Management team, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with health plans, third‑party administrators, self‑insured plans, and strategic partners.

The role covers regulatory areas including HIPAA, ERISA, and privacy/security compliance, with cross‑functional collaboration and practical, timely guidance for the business.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including commercial and technology transactions; healthcare tech preferred.
• In‑house experience preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiating of commercial contracts and corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key lawyer on sales transactions and client management matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and complete a variety of sales contracts (BAAs, MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, Referral/Reseller Agreements).
• Advise on contractual matters and resolve issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with stakeholders on compliance, information security, employment, and operations.
• Coordinate with Sales Legal Team on process improvements and template management.
• Interpret laws and regulations applicable to Zelis Sales and business (HIPAA, ERISA, TCPA).
• Manage workload to meet timing objectives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross‑functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

MS Office

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude/CoPilot)

Job description

Position Overview

Associate General Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions – part of the Zelis Sales Legal Team. Provide legal support and advice to the Zelis Sales and Client Management team. Draft, review, negotiate, and complete agreements with clients such as health plans, third‑party administrators, and self‑insured plans, and with strategic partners. Assist with a wide variety of sales transactional matters spanning regulatory areas including health insurer regulation, ERISA, and HIPAA privacy and security.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key lawyer/legal advisor on sales transactions and client management matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and complete a variety of sales contracts, including Business Associate Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments, Referral Agreements, and Reseller Agreements.
• Analyze and advise on contractual matters and issues.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with stakeholders to resolve contractual points such as compliance, information security, employment, and operations.
• Collaborate with fellow Sales Legal Team members on process and procedure initiatives, including contract template management and playbook build‑out.
• Advise on, handle, and manage resolution of client management matters.
• Conduct research and analysis of legal issues.
• Work jointly with Sales Legal Team paralegals on projects and transactional matters.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for Zelis Sales and the business.
• Coordinate with Zelis Sales and the business to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as HIPAA, ERISA, and TCPA.
• Manage and prioritize workload to meet Zelis Sales timing objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including commercial and technology transactions; experience supporting a healthcare technology company is preferred.
• In‑house experience preferred.
• Superior legal drafting skills and experience negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Experience working with sales teams to prioritize and close transactions.
• Ability to work decisively in a fast‑paced, high‑activity environment; manage multiple deals simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player who treats every job as significant.
• Strategic and pragmatic thinker with a growth mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated accountability and ability to meet aggressive time frames.
• Excellent knowledge of business law and analytical communication skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies and apply risk‑management techniques.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Proficiency with Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or CoPilot to streamline workflows and legal operations.
• At this time, Zelis is unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S. with multiple locations across the country and in Hyderabad, India. Work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In‑office work varies by role and is guided by team and business needs rather than a fixed weekly schedule. Candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are preferred to support collaboration.

Base Salary Range

$153,000.00 – $193,800.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.