Staff Attorney

The Staff Attorney provides legal advice and counsel to the business on a variety of legal issues, prepares, negotiates, drafts and dockets contracts while also assisting on contract extensions, terminations, renewals, BAAs, all as directed by the VP of Legal. In addition, the Contracts Attorney conducts legal research, provides legal advice and counsel to the business, supports the Contract Administration team, and assists in legal compliance, as may be directed. The Staff Attorney also supports the VP of Legal in carrying out the responsibilities of the department.  

• Effectively drafts, reviews, negotiates and revises complex software license, equipment and services agreements, vendor agreements and other corporate contractual documents and related addenda and amendments such as renewal agreements and terminations. 
• Ensures compliance with symplr’s financial policies (including revenue recognition), evaluates pertinent business and financial requirements and integrates complex negotiated terms leading to the establishment of appropriate deal terms and conditions. 
• Directs sales in obtaining any necessary approval(s) for non-standard contractual requests made by customers. Monitors the approval(s) from the appropriate subject matter experts and releases agreement when all approvals are received. 
• Develops and maintains a deep understanding of symplr’s day-to-day functions, products and services. 
• Determines whether contract requests which vary from the established standards can be accepted or require additional authorization. 
• Assists the Contract Administration and legal teams in advising management on federal and state regulatory compliance issues, such as HIPAA, as directed. 
• Assists in developing policies on industry-specific issues, as directed. 
• Dockets agreements, amendments or addenda in the contract management system per department policy. 
• Responds to field requests for assistance with RFP/RFI/RFQs. 
• Conducts legal research as requested. 
• Develops and maintains positive business and contractual relationships with internal and external clients, vendors, suppliers and consultants. 
• Serves as backup to Contract Administrator in performing work including, but not limited to, creating first drafts of contractual documents, taking customer service calls, handling term extensions, renewals, terminations and as otherwise directed. 
• Promotes effective communication at all levels within the Department. 
• Spots potential legal issues within the organization and brings them to the attention of the VP of Legal. 
• Acting as a business partner by applying combined business and legal judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.  
• Supports internal teams in the resolution of customer disputes and in responding to breach notifications. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Must be able to prepare and present clear, concise and persuasive oral and written opinions, reports, and presentations. 
• Experience and skill with legal research and writing. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Experience with contracts and contract negotiation, preferably software licensing and technology. 
• Understanding of financial and revenue recognition issues preferred. 
• Knowledge of intellectual property and healthcare law highly desired. 
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent computer skills related to legal research and drafting/revising legal documents. 
• Ability to work well with all levels of personnel, clients and vendors. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills. 
• Energy, creativity, judgment, integrity and comfort dealing with a broad array of legal matters in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications Required: 

• Must possess a Juris Doctor law degree from an accredited law school in the United States, be licensed to practice law in a state in the United States, be a member of a state bar, and be legally authorized to work in the United States.     
• One to three years of professional experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department with a focus on corporate law, contract law, transactional/M&A law, healthcare law or an area of law with regulations, or a corporate legal department, preferably of a technology company, or equivalent experience. 
• Familiarity with the use of AI and agents, including how they can be leveraged to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, improve user experiences, and support operational efficiency across a variety of tasks and tools. 
• Familiarity with or a desire to learn legal operations, including contract management, intake workflows, and automation is a plus.