Corporate Counsel

Overview

Corporate Counsel – India will serve as a trusted, hands-on legal partner to Availity's business and global Legal team, independently managing commercial, technology, corporate, and compliance matters from initial assessment through resolution.

What you'll do

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, professional services, vendor, confidentiality, and data protection agreements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant privacy and security laws.
• Manage compliance with payer requirements and regulations affecting revenue cycle management.
• Proactively identify legal and business risks, develop practical and proportionate solutions, and present clear recommendations that enable informed decision-making.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage and minimize legal risks.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, including contract disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation related to healthcare technology and revenue cycle management.
• Serve as a responsive, trusted legal partner to internal stakeholders by translating legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance and taking ownership of follow-through.
• Collaborate effectively with Legal colleagues and business partners in India and the United States, including across time zones.
• Lead assigned matters from intake through completion, maintain appropriate visibility for relevant stakeholders, and contribute to Legal team processes, knowledge resources, and strategic initiatives.

What you'll need

• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with substantial responsibility for corporate, commercial, or technology transactions.
• LL.B. from a recognized Indian university and current enrollment with a State Bar Council in India.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting, software licensing and offerings, security, and applicable Indian laws.
• Familiarity with U.S. healthcare laws.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, including SaaS, software license, professional services, vendor, confidentiality, and data protection agreements.
• Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision, appropriately prioritize competing demands, and escalate material issues with clear analysis and recommended solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to move matters forward efficiently and deliver practical, business-oriented advice.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership, including the ability to anticipate legal and business needs, develop workable approaches, and contribute meaningfully to team priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to explain legal risk clearly to stakeholders in India and the United States.
• Sound, practical judgment and the confidence to make decisions within delegated authority while recognizing when consultation or escalation is appropriate.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in India without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Healthcare and/or information technology industry experience.
• Healthcare clearinghouse or Revenue Cycle Management experience.
• An LL.M. or other relevant advanced qualification.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India or Remote.
• Reports to the Deputy General Counsel.
• Video participation is required; candidates must be able to use a camera for all virtual meetings.