Counsel-Licensing

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counsel-Licensing position is within Milliman’s legal department and provides analysis and counsel on legal issues. This position primarily supports key business leaders in Milliman’s Health division.  The successful applicant will collaborate with Milliman team members to understand business goals and requirements. They will also work to ensure compliance with Milliman’s legal and risk management policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, review, redline and negotiate business terms for a variety of contractual agreements, including, NDAs, SOWs, amendments, consulting service agreements, business associate agreements, master service agreements, SaaS subscriptions, SLAs, software licensing agreements and vendor agreements.
• Review, analyze and evaluate RFP requirements and take exception to terms (as appropriate).
• Ensures appropriate contract terms and conditions are in place to protect the financial and commercial interests of Milliman.
• Conduct legal research as needed.
• Identify risks and recommend/implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Organize and maintain contracts within Milliman’s legal contract management system.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with team members and internal clients to discuss and complete contract reviews, approvals, and other pertinent information.
• Provide knowledge transfer, training and expertise within the legal department and with internal clients.
• Assist with legal department projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Limited travel, up to 10%

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed attorney in the state of Washington or applicable jurisdiction.
• The ideal candidate must have Four (4) years of in-house or law firm experience, with two (2) years of such experience in either a professional services firm or software company.
• The ideal candidate must have strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be thorough understanding of contract law.
• Must have demonstrated experience with drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contractual agreements, specifically SaaS subscriptions and software licensing agreements.

• Must possess strong ability to review, analyze and summarize existing & potential contract terms and provide succinct meaningful feedback, questions and recommendations to internal clients.
• Must have intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Contract Management System experience (Agiloft preferred)

• Understanding of regulatory requirements specific to the healthcare sector
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proactive, dynamic and result driven individual with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand business strategy.

LOCATION:

This is a remote role. The expected application deadline for this job is April 30^th, 2024

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $243,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

BENEFITS:

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes – and meets – the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners.
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A discretionary bonus program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked.
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period.
• A minimum of 8 paid holidays.
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs.

ABOUT MILLIMAN:

Independent for over 70 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.