Sr. Counsel, Government & Commercial

Sr. Counsel, Government & Commercial

Amwell is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team. This role involves leading federal government contracting, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing legal guidance on compliance, employment, privacy, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal government contracting, including prime contracts, subcontracts, and flow-down requirements.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with U.S. and international customers, partners, vendors, and healthcare providers.
• Provide legal and compliance review on customer proposals, including government procurement materials and risk reviews.
• Support RFI/RFP responses and ensure compliance with regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Assist with employment matters, including employment and separation agreements, workplace policies, and general employment questions.
• Help manage litigation holds, discovery, and subpoenas, and weigh in on legal risk and settlement strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to land approvals on non-standard terms and ensure commitments are realistic.
• Contribute to contract templates, playbooks, and compliance controls to improve team efficiency.
• Develop a deep understanding of Amwell's healthcare technology platform and product roadmap.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• At least 15 years of relevant legal experience, including commercial contracting work.
• Strong experience with federal, state, or local government contracting, including procurement requirements, flow-down clauses, and regulated program support.
• Experience drafting and negotiating various agreements such as SaaS, software licensing, healthcare provider services, business associate, data protection, and professional services.
• Practical judgment and the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to make recommendations without perfect information.
• Strong organizational instincts and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work across teams.

How to Apply Please apply via the official Amwell careers page.