Healthcare Supply Chain Lawyer

Axiom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking experienced contracting lawyers with deep expertise in healthcare-related agreements to support our in-house legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including SaaS and IT, while collaborating with cross-functional partners to advance commercial objectives.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and proactive legal guidance to internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of in-house healthcare contracting experience.
• Proven SaaS, IT, procurement, and supply chain contract management.
• Active bar admission in state of primary residence.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare contracts including supply chain, SaaS, IT, and procurement.
• Collaborate with procurement, IT, supply chain, and business development.
• Develop and implement contract management best practices to mitigate risk.
• Assist in resolving disputes and advise on risk assessment.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory developments.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contract issues and compliance.

Skills

In-house legal experience

SaaS contracts

IT contracts

Procurement contracts

Supply chain contracts

Contract negotiation

Drafting & review

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Legal risk management

Job description

We are seeking experienced and dynamic Contracting Lawyers with at least 5 years of in-house legal experience in the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts specific to the healthcare industry, including supply chain agreements, SaaS, IT, and procurement contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, IT, supply chain, and business development, to support the company's commercial objectives.
• Develop and implement best practices for contract management and risk mitigation.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes and provide advice on risk assessment and management.
• Stay informed about industry trends and legal developments to proactively address potential impact on the business.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contract-related issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of in-house legal experience within the healthcare industry, preferably including time in a health system or other healthcare‑focused organization.
• Proven expertise in SaaS, IT, procurement, and supply chain contract management.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and commercial contracting within the healthcare industry, including fraud and abuse laws as well as HIPAA/HITECH and state privacy laws.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Active admission to practice law in your state of primary residence.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 peryearand for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based onvarious factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.Employees may be eligible foradditionalbenefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent withcutting-edgetechnology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and ourClientNPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence ( Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35% ). Join our forward-thinking community whereyou’llkeep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape withbest in classalterativelegal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations toparticipatein each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, andpossessingthe necessary legal authorization to work.Pursuant tothe San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.