Who We Are:
At the intersection of health plans and providers, Apixio is creating a leading Connected Care platform to minimize reimbursement inaccuracies and high-quality patient care so they can thrive as the industry moves toward value-based reimbursement models.
The combination brings together healthcare expertise, AI/machine learning technology and data-driven analytics solutions to deliver innovative solutions and value to our customers and the healthcare ecosystem. We aim to accelerate the shift toward alternative payment models, while enhancing efficiency and supporting better patient outcomes.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Contracts and Product to support our legal team in managing commercial contracts and product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law, preferably within the healthcare payer sector. This role will be pivotal in supporting our business operations by managing the drafting, negotiation, and review of various commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies. This position will report directly to the General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
- This role involves a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on problem-solving, helping to drive complex deal negotiations in support of our products and services
- Refine cross functional legal partnership models to deliver positive business outcomes, align with the Company’s long-term objectives, mitigate risks and maximize organizational value structures and practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with the broader legal team to provide comprehensive legal advice that aligns with our strategic goals, focusing on areas such as intellectual property, commercial agreements, product development
- Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments in healthcare, technology, privacy, and cybersecurity translating complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for the team
- Establish negotiation objectives and schedules to support and meet business requirements.
- Prepare negotiation documents that reflect an advanced knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions, legal requirements for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the Company’s financial policies and strategies
- Understand business requirements and the Company’s risk tolerance
- Support the business relationship owner to identify risks and negotiate benefit terms
- Use highly qualified influencing skills to direct and control the negotiation schedule to meet established milestones for completion.
- Maintain business focus that balances the needs of the business for profitability while ensuring the contractual terms and conditions protect the Company and minimize risk
- Drive the negotiation to closure and reach agreement with clients and vendors on commercial, financial and legal contractual issues
- Develop proactive tactics and documents (playbooks, governance programs) to execute the Company’s strategies and goals
- Assign, coordinate, and follow-through on the involvement of all areas of the Company in a timely manner to execute the plan, such as those required for a successful Deal Desk.
Qualifications:
- You should be an intellectually curious self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills
- This is a high growth area and the ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and high-energy environment, and who can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency
- 10+ years of experience in commercial contracts, preferably in the healthcare payer industry or related field
- Strong candidates will have knowledge of and experience in counseling product and technology teams in functional areas including artificial intelligence
- Extensive experience in corporate and commercial legal roles within high-growth companies, particularly in healthcare
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and leading diverse teams
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal and regulatory issues to non-experts
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across the organization
- A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving, with a drive to take on new challenges and adapt to rapidly changing environments
- JD from an accredited law school
- Ability to embrace change and thrive in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities, multiple projects and deadline pressure
The salary range below is for Base Salary. Total compensation also includes benefits and variable compensation. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location.
Base Compensation
$150,000—$250,000 USD
We recognize that people come with experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Your skills and background may be more translatable to this role than you initially thought. Allow us the opportunity to get to know you. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
What Apixio can offer you:
- Meaningful work to advance healthcare
- Competitive compensation
- Exceptional benefits, including medical, dental and vision, FSA
- 401k with company matching up to 4%
- Generous vacation policy
- Remote-first & hybrid work philosophies
- A hybrid work schedule (2 days in office & 3 days work from home) (Note: If the position is designated as REMOTE it will stay REMOTE)
- Modern open office in beautiful San Mateo, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Austin, TX and Dallas, TX
- Subsidized gym membership
- Catered, free lunches
- Parties, picnics, and wine-downs
- Free parking
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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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What We Do
Apixio is the Connected Care Platform at the intersection of health plans and providers. Our AI technology and flexible services power risk adjustment, payment integrity, and care delivery programs using centralized patient health profiles, data-driven insights, and seamless workflows. With Apixio, healthcare organizations can streamline operations, ensure accurate payment, and uncover critical patient insights—building a resilient foundation for success as the industry moves toward value-based reimbursement models.
At Apixio, we strive for excellence in everything we do and understand that success is not built overnight but is the collective effort of smart people asking the right questions, taking calculated risks, and delivering innovative industry-leading solutions.
Apixion’s are motivated, resourceful, intelligent, and scrappy trouble-shooters who work hard, play hard, and are committed to making an impact in our industry and in our communities. Our team is dedicated to hiring quality candidates of diverse backgrounds who can share their ideas and experience to create a holistic client and employee experience that is respectful of our company mission, and reflective of the individual talents that each Apixion brings with them. With Apixio you can expect the best because we are passionate and committed to delivering the best. We celebrate each success, big or small, and aim to help each Apixion reach their full potential.
At Apixio, our culture is one that encourages diversity and looks to expand it constantly. Our employees make our inclusive culture what it is and we provide the tools and resources they need to feel empowered and supported. Apixion’s don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk with our employee ran groups that focus on diversity and inclusion, community give back, and professional and personal growth.
Why Work With Us
Smart people who are passionate about making an impact yet we leave our egos at the door
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