Associate Counsel

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

Job summary

Zelis seeks an Associate General Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions to support the Sales and Client Management teams. You will draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements with health plans, TPAs, and self‑insured plans, while advising on HIPAA, ERISA, and TCPA regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, sophisticated drafting, and managing multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial/tech transactions, healthcare tech preferred.
• In-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Sales/Client Management.
• Draft/review/negotiate/ finalize client contracts (agreements, MSAs, SOWs, etc.).
• Advise on regulatory issues affecting sales (HIPAA, ERISA, TCPA).
• Collaborate cross-functionally on compliance, information security, and operations.
• Support contract template management and playbook development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

AI workflow proficiency

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

MS Office

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot)

Job description

Associate General Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions

At Zelis, the Associate General Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions will provide legal support and advice to the Zelis Sales and Client Management team. The role involves drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements with clients (health plans, third‑party administrators, and self‑insured plans) and strategic partnerships. Counsel will also advise on regulatory matters affecting sales transactions, including federal and state health insurance regulation, ERISA, HIPAA, and TCPA.

Responsibilities

• Act as key legal advisor for sales transactions and client‑management matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute 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 on compliance, information security, employment, and operations issues.
• Support Sales Legal Team in process improvement initiatives such as contract template management and playbook development.
• Advise on and manage the resolution of client‑management matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant issues.
• Work jointly with paralegals on transactional projects.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations applicable to Zelis Sales.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, ERISA, TCPA).
• Prioritize workload to meet Sales timing objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in commercial and technology transactions; experience with a healthcare technology company preferred.
• In‑house experience preferred.
• Superior legal drafting skills with a wide range of 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.
• Strong collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Strategic and pragmatic thinking.
• Growth mindset, strong attention to detail, excellent critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated accountability and ability to meet aggressive time frames.
• Excellent knowledge of business law.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• High professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to create proactive legal strategies.
• Sound judgment and risk‑management acumen.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot) to streamline legal workflows.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Zelis is headquartered in the U.S. with multiple locations, including Hyderabad, India. The role is hybrid; in‑office presence is guided by team needs and may differ by location. Candidates within approximately 50 miles of a U.S. office are generally preferred for collaboration.

Base Salary Range

$153,000.00 – $193,800.00 per year.

Benefits

Includes a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, life and disability insurance, and health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Accessibility Support

If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Visa Sponsorship

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not exhaustive. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.