Akumin®
Corporate Counsel
role at Akumin
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Overview The Contracts Corporate Counsel will provide reliable daily support by reviewing, drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements. This role will require active involvement in the administration, execution, and company adoption of our contract management system and related contracting policies and procedures. The incumbent will have the ability to think on their feet and adapt to changing business conditions, spot issues quickly and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders on risk versus reward, and will prioritize substance over form.
Responsibilities
Own the contracts management process, from intake to completion, for stakeholders throughout the organization. Independently draft, revise, negotiate, interpret, and advise company leaders on commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, software agreements, professional services agreements, medical director agreements, real estate contracts, marketing contracts, and other similar agreements as needed.
Act as a true business partner—providing advice and counsel to colleagues on contract risk, legal obligations, risk mitigation, and best practices while supporting business objectives and vendor relationships.
Provide cross-functional contracts administration training to new team members and senior leadership; review, revise, and approve all policies and procedures related to the contracts management process.
Foster open communication and act as a thought partner to the legal team; support Contracts Managers to continuously improve contracting processes and incorporate best practices. Develop a deep understanding of Akumin’s business and provide counsel on strategic decisions as needed.
Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish company goals, strategies, and priorities.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (JD, PhD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and an active member of a state bar, with no negative disciplinary record.
Minimum 5 years of law practice, with significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and driving commercial contracts to execution.
Approximately 5% travel may be required.
Preferred
In-house experience at a healthcare company
Experience working with contract management software/platform
Proven expertise in contracts and procurement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties
Physical Requirements Standard office environment. More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, and walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear to communicate. Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift 10-20 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, veteran status, or disability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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role at Akumin
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Overview The Contracts Corporate Counsel will provide reliable daily support by reviewing, drafting and negotiating all types of commercial agreements. This role will require active involvement in the administration, execution, and company adoption of our contract management system and related contracting policies and procedures. The incumbent will have the ability to think on their feet and adapt to changing business conditions, spot issues quickly and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders on risk versus reward, and will prioritize substance over form.
Responsibilities
Own the contracts management process, from intake to completion, for stakeholders throughout the organization. Independently draft, revise, negotiate, interpret, and advise company leaders on commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, software agreements, professional services agreements, medical director agreements, real estate contracts, marketing contracts, and other similar agreements as needed.
Act as a true business partner—providing advice and counsel to colleagues on contract risk, legal obligations, risk mitigation, and best practices while supporting business objectives and vendor relationships.
Provide cross-functional contracts administration training to new team members and senior leadership; review, revise, and approve all policies and procedures related to the contracts management process.
Foster open communication and act as a thought partner to the legal team; support Contracts Managers to continuously improve contracting processes and incorporate best practices. Develop a deep understanding of Akumin’s business and provide counsel on strategic decisions as needed.
Oversee the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish company goals, strategies, and priorities.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (JD, PhD) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and an active member of a state bar, with no negative disciplinary record.
Minimum 5 years of law practice, with significant experience reviewing, negotiating, and driving commercial contracts to execution.
Approximately 5% travel may be required.
Preferred
In-house experience at a healthcare company
Experience working with contract management software/platform
Proven expertise in contracts and procurement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external parties
Physical Requirements Standard office environment. More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, and walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear to communicate. Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift 10-20 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, veteran status, or disability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akumin. Get notified about new Corporate Lawyer jobs in San Diego, CA.
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