Corporate Counsel

Elucid; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elucid, a Boston-based medical technology company, seeks a Corporate Counsel to support commercial, contracts, clinical research, and privacy. On-site at our Boston office, you will advise cross-functional teams and manage agreements that bring our AI-enabled imaging to health systems while protecting patient data.

You will lead US and international trial and site agreements, structure data use agreements, and navigate HIPAA and privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Admission to a state bar in good standing; MA preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally SaaS/software licensing or medtech agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including health system, reseller, and vendor contracts, NDAs and SaaS / software licenses.
• Serve as the go-to legal partner for sales, business development, and operations on contract terms, risk, and deal structure.
• Lead US and international clinical trial, research, and site agreements with clinical/medical teams.
• Structure data use, licensing, and business associate agreements to protect access to imaging and clinical data.
• Advise on HIPAA and privacy laws, support privacy assessments, data mapping, and incident response.
• Guide healthcare compliance, including Anti-Kickback, Stark, and Sunshine Act matters, and promotional review.
• Partner with Regulatory/Quality/Security on FDA requirements, ISO obligations, and audit readiness.
• Build and refine contract templates, playbooks, and a scalable contract management process.
• Stay ahead of developments in healthcare, privacy, AI, and medical device law with practical guidance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Compliance awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in good standing (MA preferred)

Job description

Are you working in a job that is making a difference for millions of people? If not, keep reading to learn more about Elucid.

Elucid is a rapidly growing, Boston-based medical technology company whose AI-enabled imaging software gives clinicians a clearer picture of cardiovascular disease, leading to better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Our mission is to predict and personalize the prevention of heart attacks and strokes

We're expanding our legal team with a new Corporate Counsel role focused primarily on commercial, contracts, clinical research, and privacy work. Reporting to our Head of Legal, you'll handle the agreements and compliance programs that bring our technology to health systems, power our clinical research, and protect patient data.

You'll be a hands-on advisor to teams across the company, spotting risks, and helping people make sound decisions quickly. If you like variety, enjoy being close to the business, and want your work to connect directly to patient care, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do:

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including health system, reseller, and vendor contracts, NDAs and SaaS / software licenses.
• Serve as the go-to legal partner for sales, business development, and operations on contract terms, risk, and deal structure.
• Lead US and international clinical trial, research, and site agreements with our clinical and medical teams.
• Structure data use, licensing, and business associate agreements that protect Elucid's access to imaging and clinical data.
• Advise on HIPAA, U.S. state privacy laws, and international requirements, and support privacy assessments, data mapping, and incident response.
• Guide healthcare compliance, including Anti-Kickback, Stark, and Sunshine Act matters, HCP interactions, and promotional review.
• Partner with Regulatory, Quality, and Security on matters involving FDA requirements, ISO 13485 and ISO 27001 obligations, and audit readiness.
• Build and refine contract templates, playbooks, approval workflows, and a contract management process that scales with the business.
• Stay ahead of developments in healthcare, privacy, AI, and medical device law, and translate them into practical guidance for the business.

EducationandExperience:

• 4 to 5 years of in-house legal experience, strongly preferred at a medtech, digital health, or life sciences company. Prior law firm or software experience is a plus.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to a state bar in good standing, MA preferred
• A track record of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally SaaS, software licensing, or medical technology agreements
• Experience with clinical trial agreements, research collaborations, and data use agreements
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and U.S. state privacy laws. Familiarity with GDPR and other international privacy frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance and the regulated medical device environment preferred.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Clear, plain-English communication. You can explain a complex legal issue to a non-lawyer in a few sentences.
• Highly organized and self-directed, comfortable managing a high volume of matters and prioritizing well.
• Collaborative, approachable, and service-oriented, with a genuine interest in helping the business succeed.

Work Location:

• This is a on-site role based out of our office in Boston, MA.

Salary Range:

The anticipated base salary range for this position at Elucid is $165,000-$190,000. Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, and geography as outlined in the job description.

At Elucid, we believe the best work happens in a flexible hybrid environment. Boston-area employees are encouraged to work from the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the option to come in additional days if they prefer. Fully remote employees outside the Boston area come in as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Elucid. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.