Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial/Healthcare
Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus, NJ · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
This position is for a corporate generalist with health law experience who can address legal issues from a commercial perspective. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts of many types and counseling internal clients on a broad range of business, compliance, healthcare and regulatory (Federal and State) matters. The Sr Corporate Counsel will serve as a key strategic partner to our Commercial team.
Salary Range: $190,000 to $230,000/year + 25% Annual Incentive Plan + LTI
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours • Best-in-class well-being programs • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® • healthyMINDS mental health program • Vacation and Health/Flex Time • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off • FinFit financial coaching and services • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service • Employee stock purchase plan • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option • Flexible Spending Accounts • Annual incentive plans • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including: MSAs and related SOWs, DPAs/BAAs, reseller and collaboration agreements, and data licensing.
Lead complex, multi-threaded negotiations with enterprise customers and strategic partners; balance risk with business velocity and articulate practical paths to signature.
Advise sales, channels, product, security, finance, and procurement on commercial strategy, legal risk, privacy, and compliance; provide clear, practical guidance under tight timelines.
Continuously improve (not build from scratch) contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks; streamline approvals and escalations to reduce cycle time.
Manage outside counsel on overflow and specialized matters; ensure quality and cost discipline
The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the health care industry and applicable laws and regulations impacting health care providers, and exceptional transactional skills. Desirable experience includes:
A Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) is required
Minimum of seven years’ experience as a practicing attorney
Eligible to practice in your applicable state of residence
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
Experience dealing with government and commercial health plans and reimbursement issues
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial health care agreements
Experience handling Medicare or Medicaid billing issues
Representation of health care providers and/or plans
Healthcare industry experience and familiarity with HIPAA, fraud and abuse and STARK laws
Experience developing procedures and protocols for contract reviews
Experience using Artificial Intelligence for contracting and research