RWJBarnabas Health
Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting
RWJBarnabas Health, West Orange, New Jersey, us, 07052
Overview
RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic health care system, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – IT Contracting to support and guide the organization on information technology contracting and digital health initiatives. The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of IT-related agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing, IT professional services, hardware procurement, AI related contracts, data security, interoperability, and vendor management contracts. The Senior Counsel works closely with Information Technology leadership, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and our mission to provide high-quality patient care while mitigating legal and regulatory risk. Position:
Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting Location:
West Orange, New Jersey - Hybrid Work Schedule Available Reports to:
Assistant General Counsel, Contracting and Transactions Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Admission to the New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain limited in-house license. Minimum 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on IT contracting, technology transactions, or related areas. Prior experience in healthcare, hospital systems, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property law. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed health system environment. Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence and/or legal technology tools e.g., contract lifecycle management systems, AI-assisted contract review platforms in legal workflows. Essential Functions
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for:
Software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, and managed services IT consulting and professional services Hardware and equipment procurement and maintenance Data sharing, data security, and interoperability Emerging technologies: AI, digital health platforms, telemedicine, and mobile applications
Partner with IT leadership, Procurement and Privacy in vendor evaluation and contract management. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy/security regulations, and healthcare-specific cybersecurity standards. Advise on intellectual property, data ownership, licensing rights, and related risk allocation. Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams on data protection, breach response, and cybersecurity governance. Provide strategic legal advice to support IT modernization, digital transformation, and system-wide technology initiatives. Develop and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for IT agreements. Provide training and guidance to IT and business stakeholders on contracting principles and risk management. Assist with contract lifecycle management improvements and documentation management systems e.g., iManage/Filesite, Contraxx Support other corporate transactions, projects, and health system initiatives as needed. Deep understanding of IT contracting and digital health issues. Strong client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with senior leadership. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated academic health care system, is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel – IT Contracting to support and guide the organization on information technology contracting and digital health initiatives. The role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of IT-related agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing, IT professional services, hardware procurement, AI related contracts, data security, interoperability, and vendor management contracts. The Senior Counsel works closely with Information Technology leadership, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and our mission to provide high-quality patient care while mitigating legal and regulatory risk. Position:
Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs/Senior Counsel - IT Contracting Location:
West Orange, New Jersey - Hybrid Work Schedule Available Reports to:
Assistant General Counsel, Contracting and Transactions Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Admission to the New Jersey Bar or ability to obtain limited in-house license. Minimum 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years focused on IT contracting, technology transactions, or related areas. Prior experience in healthcare, hospital systems, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property law. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed health system environment. Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Familiarity with the use of artificial intelligence and/or legal technology tools e.g., contract lifecycle management systems, AI-assisted contract review platforms in legal workflows. Essential Functions
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for:
Software licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, and managed services IT consulting and professional services Hardware and equipment procurement and maintenance Data sharing, data security, and interoperability Emerging technologies: AI, digital health platforms, telemedicine, and mobile applications
Partner with IT leadership, Procurement and Privacy in vendor evaluation and contract management. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including HIPAA, HITECH, state privacy/security regulations, and healthcare-specific cybersecurity standards. Advise on intellectual property, data ownership, licensing rights, and related risk allocation. Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams on data protection, breach response, and cybersecurity governance. Provide strategic legal advice to support IT modernization, digital transformation, and system-wide technology initiatives. Develop and update contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines for IT agreements. Provide training and guidance to IT and business stakeholders on contracting principles and risk management. Assist with contract lifecycle management improvements and documentation management systems e.g., iManage/Filesite, Contraxx Support other corporate transactions, projects, and health system initiatives as needed. Deep understanding of IT contracting and digital health issues. Strong client-service orientation and ability to work effectively with senior leadership. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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