Senior Commercial Counsel - Government Contracting

Abridge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Plans

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Mental Health Support

Sabbatical Leave

Equity grants

Job summary

Abridge is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Government Contracting to own government contract work and related compliance. You will partner with sales, security, product, and partner success teams to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, while ensuring alignment with FAR and agency requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in legal roles, with at least 3 years in government contracting, and a collaborative approach to shaping templates, playbooks, and processes for a

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a legal function with at least 3 years advising on government contracting and compliance.
• Ability to translate contract obligations into internal processes and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Comfort with tight timelines, competing priorities, and a high volume of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, ensuring FAR compliance.
• Guide the product lifecycle and contracting process from strategy to implementation and ongoing compliance.
• Improve templates, playbooks, and processes with the commercial legal team.
• Coordinate with Legal Ops to drive automation and efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory developments that impact decision making.
• Manage outside counsel for novel questions in government contracts.
• Support other commercial legal functions when core government work slows.

Skills

Government contracting

Regulatory compliance

Contract interpretation

Job description

About Abridge

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients.

Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.

We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh.

The Role

Abridge’s government business is growing in both volume and complexity, and this role will own the contract product, and compliance work that powers it. We are looking for a seasoned attorney with experience building relationships with and contracting with government agencies. As a Senior Corporate Counsel - Government Contracting, you will be at the front lines of making Abridge a success, working with internal stakeholders across the sales, partner success, security and product teams to support contracting, product development, and compliance with some of our most complex customers.

What You'll Do

• Drive customer growth by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex government contracts, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency specific requirements

• Provide guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of product build and government contracting, from government sales strategy and solicitation review through bid submission, negotiation, to implementation and ongoing regulatory and government contract compliance

• Work with our commercial legal team in iterating on and improving our templates, and developing playbooks and processes for improving accuracy and efficiency

• Facilitate automation and efficiencies in collaboration with our Legal Ops team

• Stay abreast of regulatory and policy developments that may impact decision making

• Work with and manage outside counsel to navigate complex and novel questions

• Please note, while we anticipate the majority of time will be spent supporting government contracting, the exact percentage may vary week-to-week, and this role will be expected to support other aspects of the commercial legal function when core work is slower

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in a legal function with at least 3 years of advising on working with government contracting and related compliance.

• Established ability to advise on government contract implementation and ongoing compliance, including translating contract obligations into internal processes and assessing adherence to those obligations.

• Comfort with juggling tight timelines, competing priorities, and a high volume of contracts

• Passion for Abridge’s mission and the energy and drive to support a fast-moving commercial team

• A customer-service mindset; we approach our deals as collaborative projects and treat negotiations as a tool to establish strong partnerships with our customers

• Demonstrated ability to work independently; interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, particularly with technical teams, security, and sales teams, building relationships and earning their confidence

• Creativity in solving and navigating novel contractual matters; experience in crafting new approaches and language to meet the needs of a rapidly-moving enterprise in a novel industry

• Familiarity with bid protest proceedings and experience in healthcare or healthcare technology are helpful but not required.

Why Work at Abridge?

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.

Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.

Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.

We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

How we take care of Abridgers:

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees

• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.

• Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.

• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees

• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.

• 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.

• Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.

• Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.

• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.

• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.

• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.

• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

• ... and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Once you submit your application, we'll follow up with details on how to request an accommodation for interviewing, completing any assessments, or otherwise participating in the selection process.

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