Vice President, Associate General Counsel

HealthVerity, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity program

Health, dental, and vision coverage (1

Job summary

HealthVerity, Inc. in Center City, Philadelphia is seeking a Vice President, Associate General Counsel to partner with our EVP & General Counsel and guide legal, privacy and contracting across HealthVerity and Symphony Health.

You will draft and negotiate data licenses, master services agreements and help shape an integrated compliance program while mentoring team members and collaborating with sales, partnerships, products and privacy teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience drafting and negotiating software and data licensing agreements.
• Familiarity with privacy laws and de-identification standards.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate healthcare data and software licenses, MSAs and other commercial agreements.
• Advise on federal and state privacy laws governing healthcare data and de-identification.
• Maintain and strengthen the company’s compliance program with policy development and audits.
• Support contracting workflow improvements and governance for sales and finance.
• Shape partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive wins and relationships.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Privacy compliance

Data licensing

Cross-functional collaboration

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Education

J.D. with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Tools

CLM systems

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

As HealthVerity’s Vice President, Associate General Counsel , you will partner with our EVP & General Counsel to evolve our legal, compliance and contracting functions across the recently combined HealthVerity and Symphony Health businesses. You will become the person our sales, partnerships, real world data, people, contracts and privacy and compliance teams turn to first, trusting the legal expertise, clarity and practical judgment you bring to complex issues. You will join HealthVerity at a particularly exciting moment. You will be the second in-house lawyer with regular interactions across our organization and with our executive leadership team as we work to integrate the HealthVerity and Symphony Health businesses. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape both our legal function and the integration from the ground floor, building the culture, process and structure that will drive the combined organization forward for years to come.

WHAT YOU WILL ACTUALLY DO

• Data Licensing and Commercial Contracts: Draft and negotiate healthcare data and software licenses (inbound and outbound), master services agreements and other commercial agreements
• Privacy: Advise on federal and state laws governing the collection, de-identification, licensing and use of U.S. healthcare and consumer data – and help our commercial teams understand what it all means for our products, services and operations
• Compliance: Maintain and strengthen our compliance program – think policies, training, risk assessments and audit responses
• Contracting Workflow: Support our contracts team to improve how we get deals done across contracting processes, escalation paths, template governance, playbook strategy and AI-enabled workflows
• Commercial Partnerships: Shape how our commercial teams understand and value legal and compliance, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive win-win outcomes and build long-standing commercial relationships
• Culture and Mentorship: Mentor and develop team members as our legal, compliance and contracting functions collaborate to build a culture where people do their best work

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. with active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7+ years of combined law firm and in-house experience (healthcare information/technology background a plus)
• Familiarity with how life sciences and healthcare organizations use de-identified data (you don’t need to be an expert on day one)
• Experience drafting and negotiating software and data licensing agreements
• Comfort navigating privacy laws and de-identification standards
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools across legal, sales ops and finance (prior CLM implementation experience a plus)
• Experience integrating acquired businessesFamiliarity with AI-enabled legal tools and workflows
• Ability to manage cross-functional demands in a fast-paced environment with collaboration and respect
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to make complex legal issues understandable to non-lawyers while balancing commercial objectives
• A team-first attitude with humility, empathy and humor

Base salary for the role is commensurate with experience and can range between $265,000 - 325,000 plus annual bonus and equity participation.

Hiring Locations

Our main office is located in Center City, Philadelphia, where we operate on a hybrid model with in-office work required three days a week for local employees. We believe collaboration is most effective when teams come together, which is why we prioritize hiring in the Philadelphia area.

For certain roles, we also hire from hub locations —regions where we have an established presence with multiple team members working remotely. While these employees primarily work from home, we bring them together in person at least once a year for team-building, collaboration, and strategic planning.

Due to tax and labor regulations, we can only hire from specific states. Remote work is supported in the following key hub locations and approved states:

Hub Locations:

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York City, New York
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Washington, D.C.
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Chicago, Illinois

Approved States for Remote Work:
CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, and VA.

About HealthVerity

HealthVerity is the leader in privacy-protected real-world data exchange, transforming how healthcare and life sciences organizations connect and analyze disparate patient data. By enabling access to the industry’s largest RWD ecosystem, HealthVerity supports critical applications in clinical development, commercial strategy, regulatory decision-making, and public health. To learn more about HealthVerity, visit healthverity.com.

Why you’ll love working here

We are making a difference – Our technology is at the forefront of some of the biggest healthcare challenges in the world.

We are one team – Our people define our culture and always will. We take time out to celebrate each other, and acknowledge the value that each of us adds towards our greater mission. Come share all you have to offer.

We are learners – Every team member is continually learning, no matter if we’ve been in a role for one year or much longer. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our clients, partners, and each other.

Benefits & Perks

Our benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support and enrich the experience of our full-time employees, with eligibility limited to those in permanent positions.

• Compensation: competitive base salary & annual bonus opportunity (for non-commissioned roles)
• Benefits: We offer health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1. We also offer a 401(k) plan and an equity program, with new hire equity grants beginning at the Director level and above.
• Flexible location: Remote workdays and 3 days a week of in-office collaboration for team members in the Philadelphia area. Check location requirements with the recruiting team.
• Generous PTO: Take time off as needed, targeted at 4 weeks per year, including vacation, personal and sick time, plus paid parental leave.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave for childbearing, surrogacy, and adoption; 6 weeks for non-childbearing parents.
• Comprehensive and individualized onboarding: mentorship program, departmental talks, and a library of resources are available beginning day 1 for each new team member to minimize the stress of starting a new job
• Professional development: biweekly 1:1s, hands-on leadership that is goal-and growth-oriented for each team member, and an annual budget to support professional development pursuits

We believe incorporating different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds make us stronger and encourages an environment where ageism, racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia or any other form of discrimination are not tolerated. All qualified job applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. At HealthVerity, we’re working towards an innovative and connected future for healthcare data and believe the future is better together. We can only do that if everyone has a seat at the table.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]

Remote opportunities are not available in all areas and require team members to work from a fixed location due to tax and labor law implications - specific questions about remote positions can be discussed during the interview process with your recruiter.