Vālenz^® Health is the platform to simplify healthcare – the destination for employers, payers, providers and members to reduce costs, improve quality, and elevate the healthcare experience. The Valenz mindset and culture of innovation combine to create a distinctly different approach to an inefficient, uninspired health system. With fully integrated solutions, Valenz engages early and often to execute across the entire patient journey – from care navigation and management to payment integrity, plan performance and provider verification. With a 99% client retention rate, we elevate expectations to a new level of efficiency, effectiveness and transparency where smarter, better, faster healthcare is possible.
 

About This Opportunity: 

As an Associate Corporate Counsel, you will play a vital role in managing the full contracting life cycle, including drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and researching to mitigate risk and support company objectives. Working under the guidance of a supervising attorney, you will contribute to in-house legal projects and strategic initiatives while also assisting with training to enhance contract compliance and best practices. 

Things You’ll Do Here:  

• Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and execution of various contracts, including service agreements, data use agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, and other corporate legal documents. 
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. 
• Continuously assess and improve contract terms, templates, and processes to align with evolving legal and business needs. 
• Develop strategies to optimize contract efficiency and reduce potential liabilities. 
• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 
• Provide practical and strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contract-related issues, corporate governance, compliance matters, and risk mitigation. 
• Educate and train managers, executives, and other employees on contracting policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices to enhance compliance and minimize legal exposure. 
• Work closely with business units, finance, procurement, IT, HR, and other departments to ensure legal considerations are incorporated into company operations and decision-making. 
• Assist in ensuring the organization remains compliant with federal, state, and industry-specific regulations. 
• Support corporate governance initiatives and assist with policy development. 
• Support the resolution of contract disputes and claims. Collaborate with external counsel when necessary to handle litigation, regulatory inquiries, or other legal proceedings. 
• Assist with various in-house legal matters, including employment law issues, intellectual property concerns, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate transactions as needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What You’ll Bring to the Team: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong legal drafting and analytical skills. 
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. state or eligibility for admission within six months of hire. 
• One (1) or more years of relevant legal experience, preferably in corporate law, contract negotiation, or a related field. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear guidance. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and familiarity with contract management systems or legal research tools.

A plus if you have:

• Healthcare experience (HIPAA/privacy) and experience negotiating contracts with outside counsel. 

Where You’ll Work: This is a fully remote position, and we’ll provide all the necessary equipment!  

• Work Environment: You’ll need a quiet workspace that is free from distractions. 
• Technology: Reliable internet connection—if you can use streaming services, you’re good to go! 
• Security: Adherence to company security protocols, including the use of VPNs, secure passwords, and company-approved devices/software. 
• Location: You must be US based, in a location where you can work effectively and comply with company policies such as HIPAA.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Valenz is proud to be recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Our team is committed to delivering on our promise to engage early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare. With this commitment, you’ll find an engaged culture – one that stands strong, vigorous, and healthy in all we do.

Benefits

• Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, with access to services through our own products, Healthcare Blue Book and KISx Card.
• Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
• 401K with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible working environment
• Generous Paid Time Off to include vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program that includes professional counseling, referrals, and additional services
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals and computers
• Community giveback opportunities, including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors

At Valenz, we celebrate, support, and thrive on inclusion, for the benefit of our associates, our partners, and our products. Valenz is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all associates and to providing associates with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Valenz are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.