Senior Counsel, Commercial

Headway; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Headway is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Commercial legal team in Ashburn, VA. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to the Payer contracting team, negotiating high-impact partnerships with national health plans and building scalable legal processes.

The role requires a J.D. degree, active bar membership, and 5+ years of post-bar experience in healthcare contracting, with preference for in-house experience in fast-paced environments. Location is Ashburn, VA.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership with 5+ years post-bar experience in healthcare contracting.
• Experience in fast-paced in-house environments is required.
• Ability to register as NY in-house counsel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate high-impact partnerships with national health plans.
• Review health plan agreements and mitigate risk.
• Partner with outside counsel to scale legal processes in a fast-growing startup.

Skills

Healthcare contracting

In-house experience

Negotiation

Regulatory/healthcare law

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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Senior Counsel, Commercial

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Organising Institution / Firm

Headway

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Ashburn, VA / United States

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J.D. degree, active bar membership, and 5+ years of post-bar legal experience in healthcare contracting.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Senior Counsel, Commercial
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Headway
Description: Headway is a Series D mental healthcare technology company seeking a Senior Counsel for their Commercial legal team. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to the Payer contracting team, negotiating high-impact partnerships with national health plans and building scalable legal processes. The role involves reviewing health plan agreements, partnering with outside counsel, and mitigating risk in a high-growth startup environment.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and maintain an active bar membership in good standing (with the ability to register as NY in-house counsel). A minimum of 5 years of post-bar legal experience is required, specifically with a deep understanding of healthcare contracting between payers and providers and previous in-house experience in fast-paced environments.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Ashburn, VA / United States
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified