Corporate Counsel II

## Corporate Counsel II

### What You Will Be Doing

At Premier, we take pride in serving patients by serving the healthcare providers who meet their needs across all areas of care. As a group purchasing organization (GPO), we negotiate contracts for goods and services our members use daily, ensuring our offerings remain highly competitive.

In this role, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, you will provide legal support and day-to-day contracting needs for assigned business units and various transactional projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for business clients and will draft, negotiate, review, and approve (within guidelines) GPO member and supplier agreements, channel partner agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other documents. Additional responsibilities may include conducting training sessions on relevant legal matters and advising business teams on regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on healthcare regulations.

This role requires independent work on moderately complex legal matters, ownership of day-to-day assignments, and support on projects. You will work in a fast-paced, competitive GPO environment and interact with business teams, management, senior leadership, Premier members, regulatory agencies, suppliers, business partners, and outside counsel.

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## Key Responsibilities

### Responsibility #1 – 80%

– Independently draft, negotiate, and review contracts and amendments relating to membership and participation in Premier GPOs by:
– Non-acute healthcare GPO members (long-term care, nursing homes, senior living facilities, physician practices)
– Suppliers of facilities services to hospitals and other acute care GPO members
In each case, identify and address potential regulatory and contractual issues that may affect business implementation.

– Advise business unit leaders on contract interpretation and legal obligations, with input from senior attorneys; prepare legal communications.

– Collaborate with other attorneys to support additional service line contracting needs as necessary.

### Responsibility #2 – 20%

– Assist Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and General Counsel with transactional matters, acquisition integration, marketing collateral review, public relations materials, and special projects.

– Support litigation team in dispute management and resolution, including litigation holds, subpoena responses, government inquiries, and drafting/reviewing claims, motions, and opinions.

– Collaborate internally to respond to contract breach notices and terminations; assist with revenue recovery initiatives.

– Research legal issues and stay current with case law and court opinions.

– Develop and contribute to commonly used templates for GPO contracts.

– Respond to inquiries from GPO members and suppliers.

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## Required Qualifications

### Work Experience
– 7 or more years of applicable experience

### Education
– Juris Doctorate (Required)

### Certifications/Licensing
– Active member of a state bar

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## Preferred Qualifications

### Skills
– Demonstrated ability to work independently and accurately under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
– Strong organizational and time management skills, sound judgment, and ability to collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
– Goal-oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed expectations.
– Superior analytical and writing skills; strong business and financial acumen.
– Extensive knowledge of commercial contract law and transactional experience; understanding of healthcare regulatory law.
– Ability to respond to inquiries from federal and state regulatory agencies, customers, and the business community.
– Strong work ethic and sense of urgency; ability to act quickly and adapt.

### Experience
– 6–9 years of strong transactional experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and negotiating contracts.
– Experience analyzing matters involving the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and strong understanding of healthcare law compliance highly preferred.
– Knowledge of basic antitrust principles is an asset.

### Education
– Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

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## Additional Job Requirements

– Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods
– Adapt quickly to changing priorities; meet deadlines
– Strong attention to detail
– Operate computer programs and software
– Communicate effectively in person and electronically
– Daily contact with co-workers and/or the public
– Make independent decisions
– Work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and frequent interruptions

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## Working Conditions
– Remote

## Travel Requirements
– 1–20% within the US

## Physical Demands
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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## Compensation

Premier’s compensation philosophy ensures pay is reasonable, equitable, and competitive.
Internal salary range for this role: **$141,000 – $234,000**.
Final salary depends on market factors including departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier uses a wide-range salary structure to allow flexibility.

### Benefits
Employees also receive access to:

– Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
– 401(k) retirement program
– Paid time off
– Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
– Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

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## Premier at a Glance

– Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023; 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)
– Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for 16 consecutive years
– Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant – Healthcare Management (2024)
– Only company recognized twice by KLAS for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a full list of awards, visit the Awards and Recognition section on our website.

### Employees Receive
– Perks and discounts
– Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier seeks smart, agile individuals ready to help transform the healthcare industry. Here you’ll find critical thinkers empowered to make an impact, colleagues who share your drive to learn and improve, and teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. Incredible challenges require incredible people.

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## Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

As a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities.

Premier provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need assistance with the application process, contact:
**[email protected]** or **704.816.5200**.

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