Legal Counsel II

Vizient; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Incentive eligible

Hybrid workplace (3 days in office) in

Vizient office in Irving

Job summary

Vizient in Irving, TX, seeks an experienced attorney to manage and negotiate complex healthcare contracts nationwide. You will collaborate with Vizient attorneys to provide efficient service to a broad array of clients.

The role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, advising business teams, and building strong cross-functional relationships in a fast-paced, hybrid environment with 3 days in-office in Irving, TX.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state required.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience working as legal counsel in a law firm and/or in-house required
• Experience working as legal counsel in a law firm and/or in-house legal counsel preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and negotiation experience working with complex commercial transactions and general contracting matters.
• Ability to effectively manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives to achieve strategic business results.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate a variety of complex commercial contracts.
• Respond to legal requests and questions quickly and courteously. Provide counseling and training to business teams regarding contract terms, negotiations, strategies and other legal issues as needed.
• Build relationships with business unit team members through an open and collaborative style.
• Assist business teams in achieving the company's goals and objectives in a legal and ethical manner.
• Work collaboratively with fellow legal team members to improve processes, share best practices, and generally promote a collegial working environment.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks and trends, and provide related advice.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal counsel experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in at least one state

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will manage and negotiate complex customer agreements with healthcare providers across the country. You will collaborate with a team of Vizient attorneys to provide efficient service to a broad array of clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate a variety of complex commercial contracts.
• Respond to legal requests and questions quickly and courteously. Provide counseling and training to business teams regarding contract terms, negotiations, strategies and other legal issues as needed.
• Build relationships with business unit team members through an open and collaborative style.
• Assist business teams in achieving the company's goals and objectives in a legal and ethical manner.
• Work collaboratively with fellow legal team members to improve processes, share best practices, and generally promote a collegial working environment.
• Proactively identify legal and regulatory risks and trends, and provide related advice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required.
• Admission to the bar in at least one state required.
• 3 or more years of relevant experience working as legal counsel in a law firm and/or in-house required
• Experience working as legal counsel in a law firm and/or in-house legal counsel preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and negotiation experience working with complex commercial transactions and general contracting matters.
• Ability to effectively manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives to achieve strategic business results.

The ideal candidate will join us in a hybrid workplace model (3 days in office) at our office located in Irving, TX.

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $135,200.00 to $236,600.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.